Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington (LEX) flights
PSA Airlines, Piedmont Airlines fly nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 281-mile flight takes about 1h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 281 mi · 452 km
- Flight time
- 1h 23m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying CLT to LEX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 32 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 81,870 | 1h 22m |
| Piedmont Airlines | 4 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 17,473 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to LEX flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:45am and the last at 10:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5572American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:45am | 10:11am | 27 | 86% |
| AA 5171American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:25am | 12:51pm | 6 | 79% |
| AA 5265American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:36pm | 4:04pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 5574American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:25pm | 27 | 63% |
| AA 5019American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:17pm | 6:43pm | 27 | 50% |
| AA 5483American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:25pm | 8:51pm | 23 | 68% |
| AA 5142American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:35pm | 11:59pm | 8 | 68% |
Is CLT to LEX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,773 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 1pm were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,773 | 77% | 16 min | 2.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 65 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 47 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 188 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 78 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 148 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 212 | 90% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 120 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 104 | 79% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 71 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 118 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 116 | 59% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 110 | 78% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 83 | 65% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 138 | 72% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 170 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 153 | 9,329 | |
| September 2025 | 150 | 9,402 | |
| October 2025 | 152 | 10,206 | |
| November 2025 | 155 | 7,857 | |
| December 2025 | 138 | 6,778 | |
| January 2026 | 142 | 7,027 | |
| February 2026 | 130 | 7,094 | |
| March 2026 | 142 | 7,709 | |
| April 2026 | 126 | 7,763 | |
| May 2026 | 156 | 8,681 | |
| June 2026 | 144 | 8,364 | |
| July 2026 | 159 | 9,133 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.