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$75+ 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LEX
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 31, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 8/222:10 pm
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:00 am
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 7/14:28 pm
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop20h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/53:06 pm
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop19h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 5/158:10 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1711:51 am
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop11h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 6/199:13 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Wed 7/83:27 pm
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/29$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 7/27:00 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop5h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/53:06 pm
LEX
-
MSY
2 stops24h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/146:34 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 4/185:51 pm
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop7h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$339

Find 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 March 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$754
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One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Lexington Blue Grass
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Lexington that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

10:29 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/25

5:20 am-1:13 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$236

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/1

4:28 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/5

3:06 pm-9:12 am

1 stop19h 06m

$246

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/2

7:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/5

3:06 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$324
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/21

5:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/25

9:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$351
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$254

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

2:20 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$254

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

8:03 am-5:11 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$254

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/26

2:20 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$254

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/30

12:07 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$259

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/1

5:22 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$277

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Deals found on 3/26

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $70). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in January is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Lexington?

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 March 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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
8,364 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,364 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,364 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,543 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,364 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

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 5h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $236. The distance from New Orleans to Lexington is about 643 mi.

  • 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. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $237. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $70). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in January is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Lexington

Discover the top 2 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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