Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Flights via Houston (HOU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 35m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Houston (HOU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Antonio to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Flights via Houston (HOU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 10m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $174.

How popular is this San Antonio to New Orleans flight route?

Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Antonio to New Orleans in about 5h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 44m. The distance between San Antonio and New Orleans is about 493 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to New Orleans round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $64 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $158 and $166 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 79% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?

The cheapest flight price from San Antonio to New Orleans is $123. On average you can expect to pay $269. The most popular route, (San Antonio - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $159.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Before booking your flight from San Antonio to New Orleans check out the most popular airlines for this route: Southwest, Spirit Airlines or United Airlines.

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What airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Booking a flight from San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from San Antonio to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans.

Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Antonio to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Antonio to New Orleans flights typically cost between $240 and $491 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $159 on American Airlines (Nov 4-Nov 11).

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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to New Orleans
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 October 16, 2025.

Tue 11/49:14 amSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/115:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$159

Thu 12/115:18 amSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Sun 12/145:18 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$171

Fri 11/146:00 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/175:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$187

Thu 12/412:45 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop11h 00mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/85:20 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$193

Thu 10/307:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/39:40 amMSY - SAT

1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$194

Fri 11/1410:04 amSAT - MSY

2 stops14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/178:59 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$198

Fri 11/77:37 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop25h 16mSpirit Airlines

Tue 11/112:30 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop28h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$207

Thu 12/111:15 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Sun 12/145:10 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/15

$209

Tue 11/181:15 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Wed 11/193:20 pmMSY - SAT

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 10/15

$217

Mon 11/35:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop27h 06mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/68:59 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$218

Thu 10/307:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/27:47 amMSY - SAT

1 stop8h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$219

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Wed 11/127:00 amSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/195:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$159

Thu 12/112:22 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/157:15 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$171

Fri 12/126:22 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Mon 12/159:19 amMSY - SAT

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$171

Tue 12/96:00 amSAT - MSY

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Fri 12/127:30 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 10/16

$171

Wed 11/127:37 pmSAT - MSY

2 stops25h 04mSpirit Airlines

Wed 11/1911:32 amMSY - SAT

1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$194

Fri 12/54:52 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop6h 45mDelta

Sat 12/610:40 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$171

Fri 11/146:00 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/175:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$187

Thu 12/42:48 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Sun 12/75:18 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$171

Tue 11/186:00 amSAT - MSY

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Wed 11/193:20 pmMSY - SAT

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 10/15

$194

Thu 12/44:52 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop6h 45mDelta

Mon 12/85:37 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 57mDelta

Deal found 10/16

$171

Wed 12/101:15 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Sat 12/136:40 amMSY - SAT

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$194

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Thu 10/307:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/39:40 amMSY - SAT

1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$194

Thu 10/307:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/27:47 amMSY - SAT

1 stop8h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$219

Mon 11/35:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop27h 06mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/68:59 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$218

Tue 11/49:14 amSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/115:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$159

Fri 11/77:37 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop25h 16mSpirit Airlines

Tue 11/112:30 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop28h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$207

Wed 11/127:37 pmSAT - MSY

2 stops25h 04mSpirit Airlines

Wed 11/195:05 pmMSY - SAT

2 stops25h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$227

Fri 11/146:00 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/175:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$187

Fri 11/1410:04 amSAT - MSY

2 stops14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/178:59 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$198

Tue 11/181:15 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Wed 11/193:20 pmMSY - SAT

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 10/15

$217

One-way flights from San Antonio to New Orleans
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Thu 11/279:45 amSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$71

Sun 12/75:46 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop22h 41mFrontier

Deal found 10/16

$79

Mon 12/85:20 amSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$80

Sat 11/159:45 amSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$81

Mon 11/109:45 amSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$84

Sat 11/157:37 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$85

Fri 11/146:35 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/14

$86

Fri 10/244:55 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$87

Tue 11/47:37 pmSAT - MSY

2 stops25h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$89

Sat 11/151:00 pmSAT - MSY

2 stops5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/16

$91

Fri 12/126:42 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop26h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$93

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Wed 11/12

7:00 am-12:59 pm

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Wed 11/19

5:15 am-9:46 am

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Thu 12/11

2:22 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop5h 42m

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7:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 44m

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6:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 15m

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9:19 am-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$171

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Tue 12/9

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

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7:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

$171

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Fri 12/5

4:52 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

10:40 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$171

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Thu 12/4

2:48 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:18 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$171

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4:52 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 45m

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5:37 pm-12:34 am

1 stop6h 57m

$171

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6:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop3h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

5:15 am-8:48 am

1 stop3h 33m

$187

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SAT - MSY

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San Antonio

Wed 11/12

7:37 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

11:32 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$194

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SAT - MSY

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Tue 11/18

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

3:20 pm-5:00 pm

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$194

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Antonio-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans (average of $64). Flying from San Antonio to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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?

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 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans?

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. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Antonio to New Orleans?

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SAT

For longer trips, economy lots with shuttle service offer better value than the new parking garage at SAT.

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For a quick commute, taxis from MSY to downtown New Orleans are often cheaper and faster than rideshares.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

4,241 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

8,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

11,040 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

8,099 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

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

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What airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Booking a flight from San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from San Antonio to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans.
How popular is this San Antonio to New Orleans flight route?
Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Antonio to New Orleans in about 5h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 44m. The distance between San Antonio and New Orleans is about 493 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $64 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $158 and $166 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 79% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?
The cheapest flight price from San Antonio to New Orleans is $123. On average you can expect to pay $269. The most popular route, (San Antonio - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $159.
Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Antonio to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Antonio to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to New Orleans 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 San Antonio to New Orleans?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans (average of $64). Flying from San Antonio to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 4 airlines flying from San Antonio to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$64	Average$196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$166	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$237	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$71+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to New Orleans (SAT - MSY)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Antonio to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in February or March, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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

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