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Flights from Lexington to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Lexington to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 17m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 17m
LEXMSYATL

Lexington to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey3h 17mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Lexington to New Orleans

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LEX Atlanta (ATL) MSY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon07:15 LEX08:20 ATL0h 55m connection09:15 ATL09:32 MSYDelta Air Lines
48 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 17m
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LEX Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat11:45 LEX11:56 ORD2h 34m connection14:30 ORD16:24 MSYSkyWest
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 39m
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LEX Dallas (DFW) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 59m
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LEX Myrtle Beach (MYR) MSY
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~5h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,035 km643 miles
Journey time
3h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hNew Orleans vs Lexington
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
LEX → MSY

Flights from Lexington to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lexington to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lexington to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,035 km.
Where do you change planes between Lexington and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Myrtle Beach (MYR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lexington and New Orleans?
Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Lexington and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Lexington.

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