United States · 304 miles (489 km)

Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington (LEX) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington (LEX) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington (LEX): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 304 miles (489 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Detroit and Chicago and more.

How many miles ATL to LEX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ATL to LEX

Book ATL to LEX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ATL to LEX with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Washington (DCA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via New Orleans (MSY)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then American Airlines
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Baton Rouge (BTR)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Sarasota (SRQ)Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
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ATL to LEX: common questions

How many miles does ATL to LEX cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to LEX?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington (LEX).

How far is Atlanta from Lexington by plane?

Atlanta (ATL) and Lexington (LEX) are 304 miles (489 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ATL to LEX award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Atlanta and Lexington?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Detroit (DTW), Chicago (ORD), Washington (DCA) and New Orleans (MSY). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.