Flying from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Check out your options for flying out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Toronto.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to LEX.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to LEX flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Blue Grass Airport flight:
Flights departing from YKF arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 63.64% of the time.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Consider staying in a hotel near LEX if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
The street address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
The centre of Lexington is about 8 kilometres from Blue Grass Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport is $453. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $799. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to LEX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Toronto to Blue Grass Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Toronto to LEX.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Lexington. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Lexington is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Toronto to LEX flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lexington
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Blue Grass Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lexington:
There are plenty of terrific 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
You've done Lexington, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres north-east to Columbus to tick off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington. No trip is complete without visiting 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.