How to find cheap flights to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Alexandria International Airport is 902 €. A return plane ticket to AEX right now is 651 €.
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Roughly seven months before taking off is a great time to book tickets to Alexandria, where Alexandria International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the best deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Alexandria. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Alexandria, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Alexandria International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Alexandria
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Alexandria is usually December.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to AEX.
If you'd like to experience Alexandria at its liveliest, book your flights to AEX for July. Being on holiday during high seasons usually means more to see and do than at other times.
January is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Alexandria then.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF), August is when Alexandria is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
October is your safest bet for clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Alexandria.
Rain is more likely during July, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Flying to Alexandria International Airport (AEX): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Alexandria International Airport, these airlines make reaching Alexandria easy:
Think about booking your AEX plane ticket with Delta. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 88% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
AEX is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to AEX. Book a room at one of these stays close to Alexandria International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Alexandria International Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 80% of outbound flights reaching their destination as scheduled. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.
Getting to central Alexandria from Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
The distance from AEX to central Alexandria is about 18 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to AEX.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Alexandria:
Alexandria highlights
Put these leading attractions on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Alexandria:
Alexandria Museum of Art: Located around 0.16 kilometres northeast of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Alexandria Zoological Park: Want more reasons to visit Alexandria? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 3 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Natchitoches from Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
The nearby city of Natchitoches is about 88 kilometres from AEX. The drive to the centre in a taxi or ride-share will take around 55 minutes.
Travelling from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Opelousas
If Opelousas is on your radar, it's about 97 kilometres from Alexandria International Airport.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more of the United States begging to be explored. Around 274 kilometres southeast of Alexandria, head for New Orleans. What not to miss? Begin with Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde. The closest airport to this city is Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY).
Baton Rouge might just steal the show during your trip to the United States. You'll find it around 161 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House stand out as highlights.
Let your travels lead you to Shreveport. Roughly 177 kilometres northwest of Alexandria, Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Stage of the Stars Music Museum give you plenty of reason to visit.
