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 $191 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $249 and $297 round-trip. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Lexington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Lexington flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Lexington?

Users have found that flying from New Orleans to Lexington on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Lexington?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Lexington. Flights to Lexington from New Orleans in January are about $314 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $201.

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?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Lexington?

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Average price	$351

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

Tue 8/265:07 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/26:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$191

Fri 10/104:45 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop6h 19mDelta

Mon 10/137:59 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$249

Wed 10/159:57 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops19h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/197:25 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$295

Tue 8/269:20 amMSY - LEX

2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/27:00 amLEX - MSY

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$297

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Tue 8/265:07 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/26:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$191

Fri 10/104:45 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop6h 19mDelta

Mon 10/137:59 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$249

Wed 10/159:57 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops19h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/197:25 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$295

Tue 8/269:20 amMSY - LEX

2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/27:00 amLEX - MSY

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$297

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Tue 8/1212:39 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop5h 27mDelta

Sat 8/163:40 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$259

Tue 8/265:07 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/26:00 amLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$191

Tue 8/269:20 amMSY - LEX

2 stops13h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/27:00 amLEX - MSY

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$297

One-way flights from New Orleans to Lexington
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Fri 8/156:59 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$146

Sat 10/47:00 amMSY - LEX

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$193

Sun 8/245:24 amMSY - LEX

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$198

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9:20 am-11:37 pm

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$193

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Sun 8/24

5:24 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$198

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 27% 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

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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 $191 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $249 and $297 round-trip. These flights start at 39% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$232	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$260	Average$638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

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