For longer trips, economy lots with shuttle service offer better value than the new parking garage at SAT.
$69+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to New Orleans (SAT - MSY)
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SAT — MSY
Jul 8 — Jul 151
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $137 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $69 (Southwest) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $302 |
Good round-trip deal | $294 or less |
Good one-way deal | $154 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/712:45 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:10 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3![Southwest logo]()
$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/217:15 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/304:10 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/25:24 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$163
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/165:25 amSAT - MSY
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Sat 8/238:00 amMSY - SAT
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:01 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/225:20 amMSY - SAT
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$192
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:10 amSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/38:09 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
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Return
Price
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Thu 8/7
12:45 pm-2:10 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 8/11
5:10 pm-6:45 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
$137
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Thu 8/21
7:15 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop4h 13m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 8/25
5:15 am-8:57 am
1 stop3h 42m
$142
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Sat 8/30
4:10 pm-8:14 pm
1 stop4h 04m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/2
5:24 am-9:16 am
1 stop3h 52m
$163
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Sat 8/16
5:25 am-11:34 am
1 stop6h 09m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 8/23
8:00 am-1:51 pm
1 stop5h 51m
$167
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Thu 8/14
4:50 pm-10:28 pm
1 stop5h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 8/17
5:20 am-3:45 pm
1 stop10h 25m
$192
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Thu 8/7
7:25 am-7:15 pm
1 stop11h 50m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 8/10
8:09 pm-8:05 am
1 stop11h 56m
$203
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Thu 8/14
12:45 pm-2:10 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$69
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Mon 8/4
5:56 pm-9:50 pm
1 stop3h 54m
$74
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Fri 9/12
5:01 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop5h 39m
$95
San AntonioNew Orleans
SAT - MSY
SATMSY
San Antonio
Sun 9/14
5:00 am-8:51 am
1 stop3h 51m
$116
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from San Antonio to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 SAT to MSY?
Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Antonio to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$64 | Average$178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$300 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$171 | Average$354 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$342 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |