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$129+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — LEX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Lexington

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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:26 amRDU - LEX
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:55 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amRDU - LEX
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/282:52 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:27 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Sun 12/283:36 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/16$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/225:30 amRDU - LEX
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Thu 12/255:47 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/17$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:28 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Mon 12/296:05 amLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/17$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/228:29 amRDU - LEX
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:00 amLEX - RDU
2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/245:28 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Sat 12/276:05 amLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/16$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/254:45 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Mon 12/297:43 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/16$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - LEX
2 stops7h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:57 pmLEX - RDU
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/239:05 pmRDU - LEX
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/299:02 pmLEX - RDU
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$463

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$332
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 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

Sat 1/17

1:29 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/24

8:35 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$228

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

5:18 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 1/19

8:35 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$268

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

8:08 am-8:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$274

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

6:18 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 1/23

8:35 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$283

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

7:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 1/19

7:17 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$287

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

5:15 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 12m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/10

10:40 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$287

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/1

6:37 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 1/5

6:03 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$291

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/11

8:35 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$314

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/10

10:30 am-5:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$314

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

8:08 am-8:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$154

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Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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

*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 Raleigh-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Lexington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Lexington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Lexington

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Lexington (average of $54). Flying from Raleigh to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 December 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 19% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh 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 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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Lexington?

    Departing from Raleigh to Lexington will take you 7h 02m. The distance between Raleigh and Lexington is about 354 mi.

  • 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 35% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Lexington (average of $54). Flying from Raleigh to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$220Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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