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$86+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Lexington (LEX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LEX
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amEWR - LEX
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1412:49 pmLEX - EWR
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:00 pmJFK - LEX
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1411:39 amLEX - JFK
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:32 pmEWR - LEX
1 stop18h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:41 pmLEX - EWR
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 amLGA - LEX
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:41 pmLEX - LGA
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 amEWR - LEX
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:03 pmLEX - EWR
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:00 pmJFK - LEX
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:03 pmLEX - JFK
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 amEWR - LEX
1 stop10h 52mDelta
Fri 1/98:10 amLEX - EWR
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/3$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:00 amEWR - LEX
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/229:41 pmLEX - EWR
1 stop13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:26 amEWR - LEX
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:00 amLEX - EWR
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:10 amJFK - LEX
2 stops9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1011:39 amLEX - JFK
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 amEWR - LEX
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/912:49 pmLEX - EWR
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:22 pmJFK - LEX
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:34 amLEX - JFK
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$349

Find flight deals from New York to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Lexington (LEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$398
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One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Lexington Blue Grass
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Lexington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Lexington that are best for you.

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New York

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Lexington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New WindsorLexington

SWF - LEX

SWFLEX

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 1/22

10:48 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/25

9:41 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$237

NewarkLexington

EWR - LEX

EWRLEX

Newark

Thu 2/12

9:47 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 2/17

12:36 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$249

NewarkLexington

EWR - LEX

EWRLEX

Newark

Sat 1/17

5:29 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/18

4:58 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$249

NewarkLexington

EWR - LEX

EWRLEX

Newark

Wed 2/4

6:59 pm-11:01 am

1 stop16h 02m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/6

9:34 am-8:05 am

2 stops22h 31m

$281

New YorkLexington

JFK - LEX

JFKLEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 2/17

3:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$295

New YorkLexington

JFK - LEX

JFKLEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/20

3:59 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 2/24

3:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$296

NewarkLexington

EWR - LEX

EWRLEX

Newark

Thu 1/22

10:00 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/25

11:51 am-7:53 am

2 stops20h 02m

$305

New YorkLexington

JFK - LEX

JFKLEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

4:00 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 1/5

6:03 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$309

New YorkLexington

LGA - LEX

LGALEX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/12

7:31 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 2/17

6:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$309

New YorkLexington

JFK - LEX

JFKLEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

8:59 am-11:06 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops16h 00m

$315

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Lexington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Lexington in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New York-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Lexington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Lexington flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Lexington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Lexington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lexington from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Lexington

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Lexington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Lexington. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Lexington is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Lexington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Lexington (average of $46). Flying from New York to Lexington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $152). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Lexington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Lexington in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Lexington?

Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lexington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lexington. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Lexington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Lexington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lexington from New York?

    Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Lexington. You should not have trouble finding flights to Blue Grass from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Lexington airport from New York. It is only a 5.6 mi journey from Blue Grass (LEX) to Lexington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Lexington?

    For as low as $249, Allegiant Air can have you in Lexington from New York in 6h 07m. New York and Lexington are separated by a distance of 586 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Lexington round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Lexington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $200 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $228 and $248 round-trip. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Lexington?

    The most popular route from New York to Lexington is Newark - Lexington Blue Grass. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Lexington Blue Grass or New York LaGuardia - Lexington Blue Grass.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Lexington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Lexington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Lexington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Lexington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Lexington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Lexington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Lexington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Lexington (average of $46). Flying from New York to Lexington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $152). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New York to Lexington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York to Lexington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$200Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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