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$185+ 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
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$185
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Lexington Blue Grass
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:20 amMSY - LEX
1 stop12h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/277:34 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/126:16 pmMSY - LEX
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/146:06 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/256:25 amMSY - LEX
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Sun 6/295:50 amLEX - MSY
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 10/103:58 pmMSY - LEX
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:01 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$349

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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 June 12, 2025.
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New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/24

6:20 am-8:06 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/27

7:34 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$218

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

6:16 pm-12:46 am

1 stop5h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 7/14

6:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$220

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/25

6:25 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/29

5:50 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 33m

$259

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

3:58 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 10/13

6:01 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$349

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/2

7:53 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$185

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

10:29 am-3:01 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$225

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/3

5:37 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$239

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

2:18 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$265

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington

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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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Lexington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

  • 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 $220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $259 and $349 round-trip. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Lexington one-way?

    $225 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $239 and $265, respectively.

  • 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

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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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