Find Cheap Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans (SAT - MSY)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Antonio to New Orleans and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$206	United 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is currently $206
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest one-way flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$257	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is currently $257
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Antonio to New Orleans is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is currently $428

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Antonio to New Orleans takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–305
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–325

Popular airlines from San Antonio to New Orleans

Southwest

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $240–440

7 weekly nonstop flights

SAT - MSY Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

846 weekly connecting flights

SAT - MSY Every day
American

from $307

Typical price: $240–490

482 weekly connecting flights

SAT - MSY Every day
United

from $219

Typical price: $220–465

344 weekly connecting flights

SAT - MSY Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $255–630

224 weekly connecting flights

SAT - MSY Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $210–620

17 weekly connecting flights

SAT - MSY Every day
Spirit

Typical price: $190–365

9 weekly connecting flights

SAT - MSY Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near San Antonio

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 19 min 7 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 1 hr 21 min 72 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 3 hr 9 min 193 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 3 hr 14 min 193 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Antonio to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from San Antonio to New Orleans are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $150 to $305.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with United from $206. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $257, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest United flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $219, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $180, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans starts at $206 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Sat, Jun 6.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from San Antonio to New Orleans.

New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Antonio to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 846 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Antonio to New Orleans are:

American offers 482 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 344 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Delta offers 224 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Spirit offers 9 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Antonio and New Orleans.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with United from $206. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $257, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest United flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $219, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Antonio to New Orleans is $180, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

Southwest flies direct from San Antonio to New Orleans.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Antonio to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Antonio and New Orleans at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest flies direct from San Antonio to New Orleans.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Antonio to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from San Antonio to New Orleans are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Antonio and New Orleans start at $257 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Antonio and New Orleans start at $428 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Antonio and New Orleans start at $206 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from San Antonio to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Antonio and New Orleans starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Antonio and New Orleans at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Antonio to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.