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 $224. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $243, and United Airlines, from $254. American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Lexington to New Orleans. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Lexington to New Orleans at least 40 days early can save you up to 46% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 40 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Lexington to New Orleans for as little as $288 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $348 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to New Orleans from Lexington. Prices for August average $354 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $246. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a August flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in March

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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lexington Blue Grass to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$224 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$127 (Mytrip)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$397

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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 11, 2025.

Sat 5/248:06 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/274:21 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$224

Thu 5/227:05 amLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Sun 5/257:46 amMSY - LEX

1 stop3h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$243

Tue 6/312:19 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/68:05 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop23h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$250

Sat 7/195:44 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/2612:03 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$254

Best flights from Lexington to New Orleans
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 April 11, 2025.

Sat 5/248:06 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/274:21 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$224

Thu 5/227:05 amLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Sun 5/257:46 amMSY - LEX

1 stop3h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$243

Tue 6/312:19 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/68:05 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop23h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$250

Sat 7/195:44 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/2612:03 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$254

Last-minute flights from Lexington to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 4/105:07 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/143:09 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$501

Fri 4/115:30 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1511:55 amMSY - LEX

2 stops10h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$414

Fri 4/185:56 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 01mDelta

Sat 4/1910:10 amMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 07mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$273

Fri 4/185:05 pmLEX - MSY

2 stops7h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/197:10 amMSY - LEX

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$370

Fri 4/187:00 amLEX - MSY

2 stops10h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/192:10 pmMSY - LEX

2 stops8h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$639

Thu 5/227:05 amLEX - MSY

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Sun 5/257:46 amMSY - LEX

1 stop3h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$243

Sat 5/248:06 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/274:21 pmMSY - LEX

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$224

One-way flights from Lexington to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Lexington to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Sun 4/272:14 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop30h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$127

Wed 4/238:19 pmLEX - MSY

1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$304

Wed 4/238:50 amLEX - MSY

3 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$1,288

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LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/24

8:06 pm-12:01 am

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

4:21 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$224

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 5/22

7:05 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

7:46 am-12:19 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$243

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 6/3

12:19 pm-8:24 am

1 stop21h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/6

8:05 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$250

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/19

5:44 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/26

12:03 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$254

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 4/27

2:14 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 56m

$127

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/23

8:19 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$304

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/23

8:50 am-10:30 pm

3 stops14h 40m

$1,288

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Deals found on 4/9

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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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?

The best time to book flights from Lexington to New Orleans is 82 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?

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?

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

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

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 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

7,910 reviews

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

7,910 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

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

8,636 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

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

7,910 reviews

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

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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 $224. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $243, and United Airlines, from $254. American Airlines is 36% 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, 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$243	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 April 4, 2025.

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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.

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