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$160+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Lexington (SAN - 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LEX
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(Delta)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$299
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 5/69:45 pm
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Sun 5/107:30 am
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop9h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/11$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/126:15 am
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 2/158:14 am
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Fri 3/209:55 pm
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Sat 3/215:49 pm
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 4/296:15 am
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 5/44:27 pm
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop9h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Fri 1/236:20 am
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 3/185:07 pm
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Fri 1/3012:32 pm
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Fri 2/64:58 pm
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 3/2310:35 pm
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 3/287:10 pm
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Wed 1/1410:52 am
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 1/1710:30 am
LEX
-
SAN
2 stops12h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 1/1410:00 pm
SAN
-
LEX
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Sat 1/175:18 pm
LEX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$359

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lexington that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Lexington

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Price

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Fri 3/20

9:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop8h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 3/21

5:49 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$313

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Fri 1/23

12:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/18

5:07 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$333

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Fri 1/30

12:32 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/6

4:58 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$334

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:10 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 58m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 4/19

7:30 am-2:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$364

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Fri 3/13

9:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop8h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/15

5:49 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$364

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Fri 1/23

12:32 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/20

10:27 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$379

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:52 am-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/7

10:30 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$399

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:18 pm-8:17 am

2 stops31h 59m

$160

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:32 am-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$216

San DiegoLexington

SAN - LEX

SANLEX

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:25 am-2:40 pm

3 stops29h 15m

$255

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lexington in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Lexington

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Lexington. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Lexington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 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 San Diego to Lexington?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lexington (average of $71). Flying from San Diego to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

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 January 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Lexington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,033 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,033 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,033 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,109 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,033 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lexington?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Lexington in 7h 35m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Lexington is about 1861 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($252), Delta ($288), and United Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Lexington. American Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Lexington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Lexington are American Airlines ($108), Delta ($149), and United Airlines ($293).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Lexington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lexington?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lexington (average of $71). Flying from San Diego to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 San Diego to Lexington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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