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$191+ Cheap flights from Lexington to New Orleans (LEX - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — MSY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:40 am
LEX
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MSY
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 3/247:00 am
MSY
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LEX
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:14 pm
LEX
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MSY
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Tue 4/75:20 pm
MSY
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LEX
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3110:05 am
LEX
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MSY
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Wed 4/811:30 am
MSY
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LEX
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:40 am
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
MSY
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LEX
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:00 am
LEX
-
MSY
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Mon 4/66:44 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop4h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 5/273:45 pm
LEX
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MSY
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Sat 6/67:30 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3110:30 am
LEX
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MSY
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Sat 4/46:44 am
MSY
-
LEX
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/292:20 pm
LEX
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MSY
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Wed 4/811:30 am
MSY
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LEX
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$264

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$377
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. 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 January 29, 2026.
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

Tue 3/31

4:14 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

5:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$197

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 19m

$197

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/1

12:39 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop6h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

11:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$228

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/25

6:40 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$230

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/6

6:44 am-11:54 am

1 stop4h 10m

$233

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

11:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$233

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/29

2:20 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

6:44 am-11:54 am

1 stop4h 10m

$233

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/1

12:39 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop6h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/5

6:44 am-11:54 am

1 stop4h 10m

$233

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 19m

$233

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/31

10:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

7:07 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$256

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Deals found on 1/27

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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 January.
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

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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Lexington to New Orleans is 44 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 January 29, 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
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 and American Airlines can get you from Lexington to New Orleans in just under 5h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 42m. 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 46% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Lexington to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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