Need a spring trip? You can fly out of Lexington to these 4 spots for less than $200
We’re almost into the third month of the year, and with spring break season approaching, you may be itching to book your next flight out of Lexington.
With rental cars, hotel and Airbnb stays, food and more, vacations are pricey, but Lexington Blue Grass Airport has a few lower-cost options and is adding new flights regularly.
Blue Grass Airport reported a record-breaking 1,614,053 passengers in 2025. Now offering 18 nonstop flights, you may be able to find a good spring break destination on the cheap.
Using Google Flights, we rounded up some trips you can book for less than $200 — as long as you’re flexible with where you’re going and when. Here’s what to know as you plan your next spring vacation.
Where can I fly out of Lexington, KY for less than $200?
The cheapest trip we found on Google Flights was to Fort Lauderdale Thursday, April 30 through Thursday, May 7 for $96 with Allegiant Air.
A roundtrip to Orlando Monday, April 27 to Monday, May 4 with Allegiant is listed for $97. To compare, the next cheapest flight in that same time frame is listed for $420 with Delta Air Lines.
If Florida isn’t your style, you could instead book a flight to Las Vegas Thursday, April 9 through Thursday, April 16 for $155. The next cheapest flight is listed for $333 with United Airlines.
On the higher price point but still less than $200, you can book a round trip to Chicago Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 23 with United for $189.
Tips for flying out of Lexington
Here are some tips for a smooth trip out of Blue Grass Airport
- Arrive early.
- Plan ahead.
- Keep updated on flight status.
- Review Transportation Security Administration guidelines ahead of time.
- Check in through your mobile device.
- Use online boarding passes for a smoother experience.
Travelers must also have a REAL ID to fly as of May 2025. REAL IDs can be distinguished from typical Kentucky driver’s licenses by a star in the top right corner.
If you don’t have a REAL ID, travelers now have the option to instead pay a $45 fee, which allows them 10 days of security access through TSA’s ConfirmID.
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