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$249+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Lexington (MSY - LEX)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — LEX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$248
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Lexington Blue Grass flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Lexington
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 February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 5/247:30 amMSY - LEX
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amLEX - MSY
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/20$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/275:23 amMSY - LEX
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/308:11 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/15:00 amMSY - LEX
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/75:30 pmLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$295
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:26 pmMSY - LEX
2 stops18h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/79:25 pmLEX - MSY
3 stops35h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$578

Find flights from New Orleans to Lexington within your budget

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New Orleans

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Lexington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/24

7:30 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-8:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

$249

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/27

5:23 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 09m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/30

8:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$254

New OrleansLexington

MSY - LEX

MSYLEX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/19

5:00 am-1:16 pm

2 stops7h 16m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/26

5:30 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$325

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Lexington

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 February.
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 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.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Lexington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Lexington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $303). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 MSY to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Lexington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Lexington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Lexington by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Lexington by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Lexington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Lexington. 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 New Orleans to Lexington round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Lexington is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $249 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $259 and $289 round-trip. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from New Orleans to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 New Orleans to Lexington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Lexington. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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