HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Lexington

$118+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Lexington (MSY - LEX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LEX
oct. 25 — nov. 11
sáb. 10/25
sáb. 11/1
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from New Orleans to Lexington with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Lexington (LEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated septiembre 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Delta)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$318
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Lexington Blue Grass flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Lexington Blue Grass flights.
Search Deals
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Lexington Blue Grass
Search Deals
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Lexington Blue Grass
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Lexington
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 septiembre 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/86:20 amMSY - LEX
1 stop4h 58mDelta
mar. 11/113:40 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 9/22$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/114:52 pmMSY - LEX
1 stop6h 12mDelta
vie. 10/175:57 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/25$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/75:17 amMSY - LEX
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 10/116:39 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/249:40 amMSY - LEX
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/306:01 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1711:10 amMSY - LEX
1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/1910:33 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/239:17 amMSY - LEX
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/307:35 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/169:17 amMSY - LEX
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/1910:33 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/104:14 pmMSY - LEX
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
jue. 10/168:02 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/115:17 amMSY - LEX
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
jue. 10/168:02 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$286

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Lexington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Lexington that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Lexington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 11/8

6:20 am-12:18 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 11/11

1:05 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$248

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 10/7

5:17 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 28m

Lexington Blue Grass

sáb. 10/11

6:39 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$260

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 10/23

9:17 am-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Lexington Blue Grass

jue. 10/30

7:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop29h 18m

$275

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 10/16

9:17 am-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 10/19

10:33 pm-12:23 am

1 stop26h 50m

$278

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/10

4:14 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

jue. 10/16

8:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 11m

$279

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 10/11

6:45 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 23m

Lexington Blue Grass

vie. 10/17

7:19 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 50m

$286

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/17

6:05 pm-7:58 am

2 stops12h 53m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 10/19

10:33 pm-12:23 am

1 stop26h 50m

$286

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 10/11

5:17 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 28m

Lexington Blue Grass

jue. 10/16

8:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 11m

$286

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 11/8

7:28 am-5:38 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 11/11

2:11 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$301

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 11/7

4:52 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 13m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 11/9

8:07 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$304

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/24

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Lexington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lexington from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Lexington

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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Lexington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 25, 2025.

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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Lexington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lexington. Reviews last updated septiembre 25, 2025.
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
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Lexington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Lexington?

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Lexington can take about 4h 58m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $248. 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 32% 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Lexington?

Book flights to Lexington if you plan to visit one of these locations
Georgetown
Berea
Frankfort

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Orleans to Lexington

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
New Orleans to Nashville flights
New Orleans to Knoxville flights
New Orleans to Cincinnati flights
Baton Rouge to Nashville flights
New Orleans to Louisville flights
Lafayette to Nashville flights
Shreveport to Nashville flights
Baton Rouge to Knoxville flights
Shreveport to Knoxville flights
Baton Rouge to Louisville flights
Lafayette to Louisville flights
Baton Rouge to Cincinnati flights
Baton Rouge to Lexington flights
Lafayette to Knoxville flights
Shreveport to Louisville flights
Lake Charles to Louisville flights
Monroe to Nashville flights
Shreveport to Cincinnati flights
New Orleans to Blountville flights
Alexandria to Cincinnati flights
Baton Rouge to Blountville flights
Shreveport to Lexington flights
Alexandria to Nashville flights
Alexandria to Lexington flights
New Orleans to Paducah flights
Shreveport to Huntington flights

Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Lexington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Lexington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.