How long is the flight from New Orleans to Lexington?

A quick flight from New Orleans to Lexington can take about 5h 07m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. The distance from New Orleans to Lexington is about 643 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Lexington round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Lexington is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $232 and $260 round-trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Lexington?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Lexington.

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Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Lexington that include hotel bookings?

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Lexington
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dim. 12/282:30 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

mer. 12/316:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$694

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sam. 2/146:56 amMSY - LEX

1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

mer. 2/186:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$191

sam. 2/149:59 amMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 07mDelta

mer. 2/186:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop7h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$238

sam. 1/172:26 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

dim. 1/188:35 amLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$339

jeu. 4/166:50 amMSY - LEX

1 stop3h 51mDelta

sam. 4/1810:53 amLEX - MSY

1 stop6h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$278

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dim. 12/282:30 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

mer. 12/316:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$694

jeu. 1/111:27 amMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines

dim. 1/47:20 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$265

jeu. 1/19:00 amMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 56mDelta

dim. 1/46:05 amLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$268

jeu. 1/17:00 amMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

dim. 1/46:00 amLEX - MSY

2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$429

dim. 1/116:00 amMSY - LEX

1 stop6h 30mDelta

mar. 1/1311:16 amLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$583

sam. 1/172:26 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

dim. 1/188:35 amLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$339

One-way flights from New Orleans to Lexington
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mer. 5/277:54 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop17h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$128

sam. 5/307:54 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop17h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$154

jeu. 5/286:15 amMSY - LEX

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$175

dim. 5/35:40 amMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$224

jeu. 5/287:25 amMSY - LEX

2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$264

jeu. 5/286:30 amMSY - LEX

2 stops15h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$270

ven. 5/296:30 amMSY - LEX

2 stops15h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$299

dim. 5/35:00 amMSY - LEX

2 stops7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$305

mer. 5/2711:00 amMSY - LEX

3 stops11h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$310

mar. 5/2612:17 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$315

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Round-trip from	$191 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$128 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$319

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sam. 2/14

6:56 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

mer. 2/18

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$191

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sam. 2/14

9:59 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

mer. 2/18

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$238

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jeu. 4/16

6:50 am-11:41 am

1 stop3h 51m

Lexington Blue Grass

sam. 4/18

10:53 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$278

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sam. 1/17

2:26 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Lexington Blue Grass

dim. 1/18

8:35 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$339

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mer. 5/27

7:54 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$128

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jeu. 5/28

6:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$175

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sam. 5/30

3:30 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$196

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/26

5:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$224

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dim. 5/3

5:40 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 01m

$224

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ven. 5/29

2:20 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$224

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Lexington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Lexington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Lexington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $64). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to LEX?

When flying from New Orleans to Lexington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Lexington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Lexington?
A quick flight from New Orleans to Lexington can take about 5h 07m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. The distance from New Orleans to Lexington is about 643 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Lexington round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Lexington is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $232 and $260 round-trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Lexington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Lexington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Lexington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Lexington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Lexington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $64). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Lexington

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American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$232	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$260	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

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