Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
PSA Airlines, Piedmont Airlines fly nonstop from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 281-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 281 mi · 452 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying LEX to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 33 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 81,542 | 1h 27m |
| Piedmont Airlines | 3 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 15,488 | 1h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LEX to CLT flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 7:13pm. 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 5140American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:00am | 6:30am | 4 | 92% |
| AA 5508American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:30am | 8:13am | 4 | 92% |
| AA 5278American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:05am | 9:44am | 27 | 91% |
| AA 5572American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:15am | 12:48pm | 27 | 87% |
| AA 5171American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:25pm | 3:01pm | 6 | 79% |
| AA 5265American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:15pm | 4 | 64% |
| AA 5574American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:41pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 5019American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:13pm | 8:55pm | 27 | 55% |
Is LEX to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,774 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 8pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,774 | 83% | 18 min | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 114 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 154 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 154 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 79 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 60 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 41 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 223 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 78 | 88% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 124 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 48 | 94% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 145 | 90% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 141 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 153 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 40 | 67% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 107 | 68% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 113 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 151 | 9,074 | |
| September 2025 | 151 | 9,648 | |
| October 2025 | 152 | 9,460 | |
| November 2025 | 156 | 7,847 | |
| December 2025 | 136 | 7,002 | |
| January 2026 | 142 | 7,106 | |
| February 2026 | 131 | 6,916 | |
| March 2026 | 144 | 7,542 | |
| April 2026 | 124 | 7,566 | |
| May 2026 | 155 | 8,901 | |
| June 2026 | 143 | 7,927 | |
| July 2026 | 160 | 8,186 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.