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$145+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Lexington (RDU - 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — LEX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Lexington Blue Grass are usually found in January or April, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$245
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$331
From Raleigh-Durham to Lexington Blue Grass
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/172:33 pmRDU - LEX
2 stops20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2112:16 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:35 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2011:10 amLEX - RDU
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/116:15 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:34 amRDU - LEX
2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/107:00 amLEX - RDU
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/175:45 amRDU - LEX
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Sun 9/217:53 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/17$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/131:52 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sat 9/206:00 amLEX - RDU
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/16$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 10/2010:30 amRDU - LEX
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/219:40 pmLEX - RDU
2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/135:45 amRDU - LEX
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Thu 9/187:53 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/16$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/85:15 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Mon 9/155:48 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/16$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Lexington that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/17

2:33 pm-11:26 am

2 stops20h 53m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 9/21

12:16 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$245

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/13

5:35 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 9/20

11:10 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$249

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/11

6:15 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 53m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$261

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

10:34 am-8:48 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$274

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/17

5:20 am-9:21 am

1 stop4h 01m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 9/21

7:53 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 20m

$276

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/13

1:52 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$293

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/20

10:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/21

9:40 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$295

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/4

6:10 am-6:03 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$145

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/4

5:16 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$218

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/24

3:09 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$233

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Lexington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Lexington

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Lexington. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Lexington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Raleigh to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 RDU to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Lexington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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 August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Raleigh to Lexington to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Lexington, with prices starting at $220. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $228 round trip. Delta is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Lexington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Lexington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Raleigh to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 2 airlines flying from Raleigh to Lexington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$220Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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