$137+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LEX
Sep 21 — Sep 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to LexingtonExplore 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 August 22, 2026.
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 August 22, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1911:16 am -
1 stop4h 57m
Sat 9/266:01 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 8/22![American Airlines logo]()
$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/15:12 am -
1 stop5h 59m
Sat 9/51:06 pm -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/15:41 am -
2 stops9h 44m
Sat 9/55:44 pm -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/169:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Sun 9/205:00 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 10/75:41 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Sun 10/115:00 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 10/179:04 pm -
1 stop9h 56m
Sun 10/257:27 pm -
2 stops21h 43m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 9/1612:03 pm -
2 stops11h 02m
Sat 9/195:57 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$397
Best flights from New Orleans to LexingtonDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/15:12 am -
1 stop5h 59m
Sat 9/51:06 pm -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/199:00 am -
2 stops7h 31m
Sat 9/266:01 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 8/22![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 9/1612:03 pm -
2 stops11h 02m
Sat 9/195:57 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 10/236:29 am -
1 stop5h 09m
Sat 10/319:17 am -
2 stops9h 17m
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 10/155:20 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Sun 10/187:59 pm -
1 stop4h 36m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 11/201:15 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Sun 11/2212:47 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 10/156:50 pm -
1 stop4h 07m
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 8/21![American Airlines logo]()
$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 10/17:23 pm -
1 stop3h 36m
Mon 10/55:57 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$437
Last-minute flights from New Orleans to LexingtonDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Lexington. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/15:12 am -
1 stop5h 59m
Sat 9/51:06 pm -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/15:41 am -
2 stops9h 44m
Sat 9/55:44 pm -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/169:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Sun 9/205:00 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 9/1612:03 pm -
2 stops11h 02m
Sat 9/195:57 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1911:16 am -
1 stop4h 57m
Sat 9/266:01 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 8/22![American Airlines logo]()
$325
One-way flights from New Orleans to LexingtonSearch for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Lexington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Lexington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Sat 9/195:17 pm -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/235:17 pm -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/165:17 pm -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 11/185:08 pm -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/155:02 pm -
2 stops41h 20m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/215:05 pm -
2 stops26h 18m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$168
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 August 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $325 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $137 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $316 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 22, 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 New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/1
5:12 am-12:11 pm
1 stop5h 59m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sat 9/5
1:06 pm-4:08 pm
1 stop4h 02m
$345
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 9/19
9:00 am-5:31 pm
2 stops7h 31m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sat 9/26
6:01 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop6h 37m
$353
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 10/23
6:29 am-12:38 pm
1 stop5h 09m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sat 10/31
9:17 am-5:34 pm
2 stops9h 17m
$374
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 9/16
12:03 pm-12:05 am
2 stops11h 02m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sat 9/19
5:57 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop6h 56m
$397
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 10/15
5:20 am-11:58 am
1 stop5h 38m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sun 10/18
7:59 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop4h 36m
$437
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 11/20
1:15 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop4h 45m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sun 11/22
12:47 pm-4:57 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$437
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 10/1
7:23 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop3h 36m
Lexington Blue Grass
Mon 10/5
5:57 pm-11:36 pm
1 stop6h 39m
$437
Quickest round-trip
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 10/15
6:50 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop4h 07m
Lexington Blue Grass
Sun 10/18
5:00 am-8:18 am
1 stop4h 18m
$438
Cheapest one-way
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 11/18
6:03 pm-4:23 pm
2 stops21h 20m
$166
Quickest one-way
New OrleansLexington
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - LEX Lexington Blue Grass
MSYLEX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 10/15
2:21 pm-8:28 pm
1 stop5h 07m
$274
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lexington from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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 $316). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $859). 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New Orleans to Lexington flights typically cost between $306 and $436 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on American Airlines (Sep 19-Sep 26).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Lexington?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to Lexington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to Lexington on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Lexington?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to Lexington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $342.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to Lexington?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Lexington, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 49m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to Lexington?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Lexington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.
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 August 22, 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSalvador,Aug 2026
PHL - DTW
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSalvador,Aug 2026
PHL - DTW
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSalvador,Aug 2026
PHL - DTW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$269 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |