Lexington (LEX) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
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.
Airlines flying nonstop from LEX to MSY
- 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.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
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
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Allegiant Air, then JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
LEX to MSY: common questions
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.
How many miles does LEX to MSY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LEX to MSY with taxes and fees.
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.