$152+ Cheap flights from Lexington to New Orleans (LEX - MSY)
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LEX — MSY
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to New OrleansExplore 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 August 8, 2026.
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 August 8, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/157:00 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Sat 9/1911:16 am -
1 stop4h 57m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/157:00 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Tue 9/229:00 am -
2 stops7h 31m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/51:51 pm -
2 stops9h 54m
Sat 9/127:00 am -
2 stops12h 28m
Deal found 8/5![United Airlines logo]()
$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 11/1012:47 pm -
1 stop4h 06m
Wed 11/187:45 am -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 8/7![Delta logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/289:52 am -
2 stops11h 11m
Mon 8/3112:03 pm -
2 stops10h 52m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/139:32 am -
1 stop8h 42m
Sun 8/167:00 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/221:06 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Wed 8/267:26 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$345
Best flights from Lexington to New OrleansDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/1510:20 am -
2 stops12h 37m
Tue 9/227:00 am -
2 stops9h 11m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/221:06 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Wed 8/267:26 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 8/5![Delta logo]()
$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/316:00 am -
1 stop4h 30m
Sun 11/85:20 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Deal found 8/8![Delta logo]()
$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/289:00 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Sat 10/3110:35 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 11/610:10 am -
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Tue 11/109:08 am -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 8/7![Delta logo]()
$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 9/157:00 am -
2 stops10h 13m
Sat 9/199:40 am -
2 stops9h 48m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 10/67:10 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Sun 10/115:20 am -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 8/6![Delta logo]()
$377
Last-minute flights from Lexington to New OrleansDiscover last-minute flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans. Data last updated August 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/139:32 am -
1 stop8h 42m
Sun 8/167:00 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/221:06 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Wed 8/267:26 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 8/4![Delta logo]()
$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/289:52 am -
2 stops11h 11m
Mon 8/3112:03 pm -
2 stops10h 52m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/51:51 pm -
2 stops9h 54m
Sat 9/127:00 am -
2 stops12h 28m
Deal found 8/5![United Airlines logo]()
$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/115:57 pm -
1 stop5h 26m
Mon 9/142:15 pm -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 8/6![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/157:00 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Sat 9/1911:16 am -
1 stop4h 57m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/157:00 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Tue 9/229:00 am -
2 stops7h 31m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$310
One-way flights from Lexington to New OrleansSearch for one-way flight options from Lexington to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Lexington to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sun 10/118:59 pm -
2 stops20h 08m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$152
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/51:06 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 8/5![Delta logo]()
$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/139:32 am -
1 stop8h 42m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sun 10/49:09 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 11/56:24 pm -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/19:11 pm -
2 stops25h 58m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/51:51 pm -
2 stops9h 54m
Deal found 8/5![United Airlines logo]()
$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 11/17:22 pm -
2 stops27h 47m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
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 August 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $305 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $152 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $426 |
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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 August 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to New Orleans that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Tue 9/15
10:20 am-9:57 pm
2 stops12h 37m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/22
7:00 am-5:11 pm
2 stops9h 11m
$315
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Sat 8/22
1:06 pm-6:18 pm
1 stop6h 12m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 8/26
7:26 am-2:45 pm
1 stop6h 19m
$345
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Sat 10/31
6:00 am-9:30 am
1 stop4h 30m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 11/8
5:20 am-11:58 am
1 stop5h 38m
$377
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Fri 11/6
10:10 am-3:50 pm
1 stop6h 40m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 11/10
9:08 am-2:53 pm
1 stop4h 45m
$377
Quickest round-trip
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Tue 10/6
7:10 am-11:41 am
1 stop5h 31m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 10/11
5:20 am-10:15 am
1 stop3h 55m
$377
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Wed 10/28
9:00 am-1:17 pm
1 stop5h 17m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 10/31
10:35 am-7:10 pm
1 stop7h 35m
$385
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Tue 9/15
7:00 am-4:13 pm
2 stops10h 13m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 9/19
9:40 am-8:28 pm
2 stops9h 48m
$395
Cheapest one-way
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Sun 9/6
7:00 am-1:20 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$274
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Tue 11/3
11:05 am-9:43 pm
2 stops11h 38m
$279
LexingtonNew Orleans
LEX Lexington Blue Grass - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
LEXMSY
Lexington Blue Grass
Wed 11/4
11:05 am-7:58 pm
2 stops9h 53m
$279
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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 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 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.
LEX-MSY
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $304). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Lexington to New Orleans flights typically cost between $327 and $447 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $305 on American Airlines (Sep 15-Sep 19).
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 August 8, 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.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$248 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$254 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |