Lexington (LEX) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Blue Grass Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 44 flights a week in July 2026. The 304-mile flight takes about 1h 24m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 304 mi · 489 km
- Flight time
- 1h 24m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying LEX to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 44 | Boeing 717-200, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319 | 198,683 | 1h 23m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 18,148 | 1h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LEX to ATL flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:56pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2184Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 7:24am | 31 | 90% |
| DL 3058Delta Air Lines | 7:00am | 8:29am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 2232Delta Air Lines | 10:10am | 11:35am | 31 | 89% |
| DL 3096Delta Air Lines | 1:06pm | 2:35pm | 31 | 85% |
| DL 3078Delta Air Lines | 3:32pm | 5:05pm | 31 | 77% |
| DL 3143Delta Air Lines | 5:56pm | 7:30pm | 26 | 79% |
Is LEX to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 2,313 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 5pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,313 | 86% | 11 min | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 330 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 339 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 347 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 78 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 235 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 101 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 257 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 69 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 238 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 63 | 89% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 148 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 197 | 18,869 | |
| September 2025 | 192 | 19,058 | |
| October 2025 | 201 | 21,076 | |
| November 2025 | 178 | 16,923 | |
| December 2025 | 194 | 16,162 | |
| January 2026 | 156 | 14,397 | |
| February 2026 | 167 | 14,882 | |
| March 2026 | 205 | 16,268 | |
| April 2026 | 200 | 18,089 | |
| May 2026 | 206 | 20,267 | |
| June 2026 | 194 | 20,201 | |
| July 2026 | 196 | 20,639 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.