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$49+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Austin (MSY - AUS)

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MSY — AUS
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:30 pmMSY - AUS
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 10/2010:50 pmAUS - MSY
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:05 amMSY - AUS
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Mon 10/1310:50 pmAUS - MSY
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/18$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:00 amMSY - AUS
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Sat 10/114:05 pmAUS - MSY
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:45 amMSY - AUS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 11/310:25 amAUS - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:25 pmMSY - AUS
Nonstop1h 51mDelta
Mon 10/137:30 amAUS - MSY
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/18$137
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Fri 10/176:27 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Sun 10/196:00 amAUS - MSY
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:27 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Sun 10/126:00 amAUS - MSY
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:45 amMSY - AUS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 10/252:25 pmAUS - MSY
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/18$149
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:20 pmMSY - AUS
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Mon 10/137:30 amAUS - MSY
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/17$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:45 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop13h 57mFrontier
Sun 11/25:00 amAUS - MSY
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:15 amMSY - AUS
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/227:47 pmAUS - MSY
1 stop3h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:34 amMSY - AUS
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/15:42 pmAUS - MSY
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$159

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Austin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Austin that are best for you.

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New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

7:15 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 10/21

11:55 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

10:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/20

5:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 11/12

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/11

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$117

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

5:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/11

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$117

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/4

7:20 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 11/5

7:30 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$137

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/18

9:52 am-11:41 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/25

7:30 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$137

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

5:25 pm-7:16 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/13

7:30 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$137

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/18

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/25

11:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$144

New OrleansAustin

MSY - AUS

MSYAUS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$49

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Austin flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Austin trip
Airports
MSY

Expect short security wait times at MSY, averaging around 15 minutes, thanks to efficient processing for general security passengers.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
AUS

Use CapMetro Route 20 for a budget-friendly ride from AUS to downtown Austin, with buses every 15 minutes during peak hours.

Read more about AUSby Ramsey Qubein
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on AUS

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Austin

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Austin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Austin?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Austin (average of $285). Flying from New Orleans to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Austin, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Austin. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Austin flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austin. Reviews last updated September 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to Austin by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Austin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Austin?

    If you book a flight from New Orleans to Austin, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong to Austin Bergstrom. Flights to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) take 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Louis Armstrong to Austin per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Austin flight route?

    Flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Austin Bergstrom have been viewed 26 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Austin?

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Austin can take about 1h 30m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $97. There are 443 mi between New Orleans and Austin. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Austin round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($117), Southwest ($117), and American Airlines ($162) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Austin. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Austin for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Austin?

    Before booking your flight to Austin from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (100%), WestJet (100%), Virgin Atlantic( 100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Austin?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Austin is generally $223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Austin Bergstrom), you can expect to pay $97 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Austin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Austin?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Austin (average of $285). Flying from New Orleans to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Austin

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Austin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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