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$111+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — MSY
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans

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 April 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 4/309:31 am
LEX
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MSY
1 stop14h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/23:39 pm
MSY
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LEX
1 stop16h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 7/211:15 pm
LEX
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MSY
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/267:00 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop5h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/159:45 pm
LEX
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MSY
1 stop19h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/205:29 pm
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop14h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:29 am
LEX
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MSY
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/166:30 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop6h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/236:11 pm
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Tue 5/263:36 pm
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/276:52 pm
LEX
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MSY
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 6/68:03 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/275:19 am
LEX
-
MSY
2 stops8h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 5/305:45 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$292

Find 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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
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One-way flight from Lexington Blue Grass to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 4/30

9:31 am-11:30 pm

1 stop14h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/2

3:39 pm-8:41 am

1 stop16h 02m

$257
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/27

5:55 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

7:35 am-2:46 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$287

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/13

6:36 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

6:34 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$287

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/6

5:30 am-1:17 pm

2 stops8h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/9

2:14 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$339

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 7/2

8:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/10

4:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$450

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 4/28

1:57 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$470

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/2

2:05 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$504

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/18

3:32 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/19

3:36 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$507

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 4/30

5:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-5:02 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$509

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/23

5:45 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/25

2:01 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$619

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Deals found on 4/16

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Compare providers for flights from Lexington to New Orleans

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 Lexington to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Lexington-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-New Orleans 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 Lexington-New Orleans 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 Lexington to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Lexington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to New Orleans

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $254). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Lexington to New Orleans?

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 April 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to New Orleans, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,593 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 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.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Lexington to New Orleans in just under 4h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 09m. The distance between Lexington and New Orleans is about 643 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $190. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. American Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $254). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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