Flights
Flights to Lexington
Flying to Lexington for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Lexington, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 348 upcoming events in and around Lexington (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Lexington is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 5.3 miles away. For Comedy Off Broadway, the nearest is LEX at 5.4 miles.
Airports serving Lexington
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Lexington, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 5.3 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington Opera House, Keeneland, Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center, University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum, Manchester Music Hall, The Burl and EKU Center For The Arts. |
Nearest airport to each Lexington venue
The busiest venues in and around Lexington, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Comedy Off Broadway Hotels near Comedy Off Broadway | LEX, 5.4 mi | — |
| Lexington Opera House Hotels near Lexington Opera House | LEX, 5.9 mi | — |
| Keeneland Hotels near Keeneland | LEX, 0.4 mi | SDF, 62 mi |
| Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center Hotels near Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center | LEX, 5.8 mi | — |
| University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum Hotels near University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum | LEX, 5.8 mi | — |
| Manchester Music Hall Hotels near Manchester Music Hall | LEX, 5.4 mi | — |
| The Burl Hotels near The Burl | LEX, 5 mi | — |
| EKU Center For The Arts Hotels near EKU Center For The Arts | LEX, 27 mi | — |
Flying in for a Lexington event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 97 events in and around Lexington; 67% on Fri–Sun; 59 of the 92 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Bluegrass Youth Ballet: Alebrijes
Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $48.00View TicketsLexington SC Women's Team vs. Dallas Trinity FC
Lexington SC Stadium, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $12.00View TicketsPallbearer
The Burl , Lexington, Kentucky
From about $56.00View TicketsKentucky Wildcats vs. South Alabama Jaguars
Kroger Field, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $34.00View Tickets- From about $48.00View Tickets
Mojo Brookzz
Concert Hall at Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $188.00View TicketsBrit Floyd
CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $51.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Alabama Jaguars
Kroger Field Parking Lots, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $117.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Bluegrass Youth Ballet: Alebrijes
- Sep 25: Lexington SC Women's Team vs. Dallas Trinity FC
- Sep 26: Kentucky Wildcats vs. South Alabama Jaguars
- Sep 27: Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Texas …
- Sep 29: Bop To The Top
- Sep 30: Denny Love
Flying in to Lexington: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Comedy Off Broadway it is LEX, 5.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. LEX, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, SDF, is 67 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is LEX from downtown Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is 5.3 miles (9 km) from downtown Lexington in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Lexington Opera House?
The closest airport to Lexington Opera House is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.9 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Lexington, 5.3 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Comedy Off Broadway?
The closest airport to Comedy Off Broadway is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.4 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Lexington in the next 30 days?
97 in and around Lexington in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 59 of the 92 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Lexington?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
