Cheap Flights to Lexington
Flights to Lexington in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | £581 | Average for round-trip flights in October 2021 |
| Round-trip from | £452 | From London to Lexington Blue Grass |
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The cheapest ticket to Lexington found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Blue Grass Airport?
Average Lexington Blue Grass flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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LON - LEX Price
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£453 - £1,086
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LEX Temperature
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7 - 31 °C
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LEX Precipitation
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84 - 143 mm
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The months of April, May and June are the best times to visit the city. During April and May, the beautiful landscape which surrounds Lexington blossoms into glorious life, while April is also the month in which the Kentucky Three Day Event is held. Every year during the second week in June, the Kentucky Horse Park is the venue for the famous Festival of the Bluegrass, a celebration of the best music in the state.
January and February are the cheapest months in which to visit with deals on flights and accommodation available. Often during this time, the city lies under a blanket of snow, although this rarely equates to more than a few inches.
When is the best time to book a flight to Lexington?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lexington, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Lexington?
Saturday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Lexington. Flying on Thursday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Lexington?
Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Lexington. Flights in the evening are usually the most expensive.
City overview
The second-largest city in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky, Lexington is often referred to as the ‘Horse Capital of the World’. Indeed, the horse industry remains an integral part of the city’s culture, with a wealth of horse farms contained within the vicinity. The most famous of these is undoubtedly the Kentucky Horse Park, which plays host to the annual Kentucky Three Day Event. Located just outside the city, the Kentucky Horse Park is set in picturesque surroundings and boasts a number of excellent walking trails, in addition to a couple of interesting museums.
As one of the wealthiest cities in the state, Lexington has a number of exclusive neighbourhoods where the streets are lined with multi-million dollar homes. The shopping scene in Lexington reflects the city’s wealthy status, with many of the stores here belonging in the upmarket bracket, particularly those located in Victorian Square in the delightful and historic city centre area. Lexington also has a vibrant youth culture, no doubt due to the University of Kentucky being located in the city centre. The main campus area which borders the Downtown region is home to a fascinating selection of speciality retail stores and independently owned restaurants, many of which serve famous Kentucky food staples such as the Hot Brown sandwich, burgoo stew and bourbon balls.
Getting around Lexington
The central area of the city is fairly compact and therefore can be comfortably navigated on foot. However, there are free trolley services in operation at certain times of the day which link the centre with the University of Kentucky. Regular bus services operate throughout the wider area of the city up until approximately 11pm. Taxis should be booked in advance as they cannot always be hailed in the street.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Located approximately 4 miles (6 km) from the city centre, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest commercial air terminal to Lexington, although it only operates regional flights. There are a number of transportation options to reach the city from the airport, the most popular being the regular express bus service which runs until early evening. In addition, taxis are numerous and many of the major hotels offer private shuttle services.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Lexington?
For a flight to Lexington, you will be flying into Blue Grass. Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is just 5.6 mi from the centre of the city.
