Lexington (LEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

An economy award from Lexington (LEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,901 miles (3,059 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Denver and Dallas and more.
How many miles LEX to LAX 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LEX to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LEX to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
LEX to LAX with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way


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- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way


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- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way



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- Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines the whole way


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- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via New Orleans (MSY)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Washington (DCA)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Allegiant Air, then JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more




- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way



LEX to LAX: common questions
How many miles does LEX to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). 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 LEX to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Lexington from Los Angeles by plane?
Lexington (LEX) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,901 miles (3,059 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LEX to LAX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Lexington and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD) and Austin (AUS). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
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.







