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$128+ Cheap flights from Lexington to New Orleans (LEX - MSY)

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — MSY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lexington Blue Grass to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to New Orleans (MSY). 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

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$371
From Lexington Blue Grass to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

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 8/95:00 amLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/166:39 pmMSY - LEX
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$191
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/269:07 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/29:00 amMSY - LEX
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$244
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 8/155:44 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/217:00 amMSY - LEX
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$284
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:15 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Sun 7/207:35 amMSY - LEX
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/11$294

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to New Orleans 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.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to New Orleans that are best for you.

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LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/9

5:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

6:39 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$191

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/26

9:07 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop23h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/2

9:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$244

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/15

5:44 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops9h 07m

$284

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 7/17

8:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/20

7:35 am-12:18 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$294

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/6

7:34 pm-8:10 am

1 stop13h 36m

$128

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 6/18

5:50 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 36m

$205

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 10/30

1:59 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$265

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 6/25

2:00 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$297

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lexington to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lexington to New Orleans is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 LEX to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington to New Orleans. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Lexington to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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 Lexington to New Orleans. 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 Lexington to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to New Orleans round-trip from $191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $284, and Delta, from $294. American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $205. Users have also found prices from $265 and $297 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to New Orleans.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans 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 Lexington to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 Lexington to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington to New Orleans. 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$237Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$243Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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