Flights from New Orleans to Lexington
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 5h 44m
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 643 mi (1,035 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
5h 44m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From New Orleans to cities closest to Lexington
New Orleans to Atlanta
Atlanta: 296 mi (476 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 29m
from $54
New Orleans to Chicago
Chicago: 313 mi (504 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 40m
from $136
New Orleans to Raleigh
Raleigh: 359 mi (578 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 5m
New Orleans to Richmond
Richmond: 387 mi (623 km) from Lexington, flight 4h 3m
New Orleans to Washington
Washington: 408 mi (656 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 30m
from $80
New Orleans to Buffalo
Buffalo: 447 mi (719 km) from Lexington, flight 4h 5m
To Lexington from cities closest to New Orleans
Atlanta to Lexington
Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 15m
Orlando to Lexington
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 4m
from $78
Charlotte to Lexington
Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 29m
from $94
Detroit to Lexington
Detroit: 940 mi (1,513 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 22m
New York to Lexington
New York: 1,168 mi (1,880 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 18m
from $205
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Lexington?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Lexington?
Via Atlanta: 1h 29m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 5h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.
How far is Lexington from New Orleans?
643 mi (1,035 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.