Flying from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) leaving from either of these.
Lexington is three hours ahead of Phoenix. Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Phoenix to LEX.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to LEX flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of AZA is 78.65%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LEX:
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Blue Grass Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lexington. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
RM1,547 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport. A return flight starts at RM1,298. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to LEX if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Visit Lexington in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Lexington is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to LEX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lexington
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lexington:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Lexington when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Kentucky Horse Park followed by Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery.
Explore more of the United States
Lexington has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-east of Lexington, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington. 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum are among the biggest draws.
