United States · 644 miles (1,036 km)

Lexington (LEX) to New Orleans (MSY) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Lexington (LEX) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines. The two airports are 644 miles (1,036 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago and more.

How many miles LEX to MSY costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LEX to MSY

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LEX to MSY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LEX to MSY with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Allegiant Air, then JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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LEX to MSY: common questions

How many miles does LEX to MSY cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LEX to MSY?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to New Orleans (MSY).

How far is Lexington from New Orleans by plane?

Lexington (LEX) and New Orleans (MSY) are 644 miles (1,036 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LEX to MSY award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Lexington and New Orleans?

The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW) and Dallas (DFW). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.