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$165+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lexington (SFO - 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LEX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lexington Blue Grass are usually found in August or September, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$559
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/1012:25 amSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/147:00 amLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/117:00 amSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/151:59 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/119:15 amSFO - LEX
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/198:20 amSFO - LEX
2 stops10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/227:03 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/205:50 amSFO - LEX
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Sun 11/236:12 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/27$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/137:00 amSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/157:00 amLEX - SFO
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/710:57 pmSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Tue 11/113:40 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Deal found 10/28$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/2412:30 pmSFO - LEX
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Wed 12/33:41 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 10/28$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/191:48 pmSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Sat 11/225:39 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/27$428

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lexington that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Lexington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

12:25 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 29m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$309

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

10:30 pm-9:27 am

1 stop7h 57m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$369

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

8:20 am-9:56 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/22

7:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$399

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

5:50 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/23

6:12 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$404

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 12/15

7:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$409

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

10:57 pm-9:45 am

1 stop7h 48m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 11/11

7:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$419

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

12:30 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 34m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/3

3:41 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$424

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

1:48 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 16m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/22

5:39 pm-12:13 am

1 stop9h 34m

$428

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

5:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$165

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

8:50 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$298

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lexington (average of $112). Flying from San Francisco to Lexington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco 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
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Lexington?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lexington can take about 7h 29m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. The distance from San Francisco to Lexington is about 2046 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $248, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Lexington and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $299 and $308, respectively. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lexington (average of $112). Flying from San Francisco to Lexington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 Francisco to Lexington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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