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$131 Find Cheap Flights from Lexington to New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Lexington to New Orleans departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Lexington to New Orleans (LEX-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lexington to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lexington to New Orleans

Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 11:15 pmLEX-MSY
6h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:17 am - 11:45 amMSY-LEX
5h 28m1 stop
$191American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
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12:16 pm - 8:54 pmLEX-MSY
9h 38m1 stop
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8:19 pm - 11:26 amMSY-LEX
14h 07m1 stop
Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 11:14 pmLEX-MSY
5h 23m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:31 pmMSY-LEX
7h 16m1 stop
$220American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
American Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 12:13 amLEX-MSY
4h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 10:50 pmMSY-LEX
7h 20m2 stops
$225American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 30
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:50 amLEX-MSY
4h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 12:18 pmMSY-LEX
3h 53m1 stop
$238Delta
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
Delta Logo
6:10 pm - 11:02 pmLEX-MSY
5h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 12:18 pmMSY-LEX
5h 53m1 stop
$239Delta
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
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12:16 pm - 9:51 amLEX-MSY
22h 35m2 stops
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8:19 pm - 11:26 amMSY-LEX
14h 07m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 11:31 amLEX-MSY
5h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:38 pm - 8:25 pmMSY-LEX
6h 47m1 stop
$249Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:13 pmLEX-MSY
13h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:05 pmMSY-LEX
6h 25m1 stop
$334United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:17 pmLEX-MSY
7h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:37 pmMSY-LEX
9h 57m2 stops
$335United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lexington to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lexington to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Lexington to New Orleans?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lexington to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lexington to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Lexington to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lexington to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Lexington to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $274 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $468 and $412 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lexington to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lexington to New Orleans, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Lexington to New Orleans

When to book flights from Lexington to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lexington to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Lexington to New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lexington to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lexington to New Orleans was $131 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lexington and New Orleans?

    A passport is not required to fly from Lexington to New Orleans.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lexington to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lexington to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lexington and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lexington to New Orleans, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lexington to New Orleans are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $323 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $400 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lexington to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lexington to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lexington to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Lexington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lexington to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Lexington with another airline. Booking your flights between Lexington and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lexington to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Lexington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Lexington to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lexington to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lexington to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7978 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Aug 2025STL - LGA
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Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

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