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

Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have been viewed 9 times in the past calendar month.

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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $152 and $159 round-trip. Southwest is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans one-way?

$69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $74 and $89, respectively.

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 $78. On average you can expect to pay $260. The most popular route, (San Antonio - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $144.

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: American Airlines, Spirit Airlines or United Airlines.

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

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to New Orleans. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 17 days in advance, which can save you up to 58% on flights from San Antonio to New Orleans compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 17 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $257. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $257.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to New Orleans from San Antonio average $318. You can even find prices in March for less than $318, as users have found deals to New Orleans from as low as $64. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New Orleans from San Antonio. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

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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Sat 11/112:35 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Tue 11/43:20 pmMSY - SAT

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/8

$144

Thu 8/75:56 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/117:23 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$152

Sat 8/95:10 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/129:34 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$159

Tue 8/56:30 amSAT - MSY

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Tue 8/126:25 amMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/8

$177

Thu 10/166:16 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop22h 53mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/1911:50 amMSY - SAT

1 stop5h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$189

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Sat 11/112:35 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Tue 11/43:20 pmMSY - SAT

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/8

$144

Thu 8/75:56 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/117:23 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$152

Sat 8/95:10 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/129:34 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$159

Tue 8/56:30 amSAT - MSY

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Tue 8/126:25 amMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/8

$177

Thu 10/166:16 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop22h 53mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/1911:50 amMSY - SAT

1 stop5h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$189

Sat 8/27:10 amSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/108:09 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/6

$243

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Tue 7/157:45 amSAT - MSY

1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/1812:48 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$231

Thu 7/177:25 amSAT - MSY

1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/208:09 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$279

Thu 7/178:14 pmSAT - MSY

2 stops12h 37mFrontier

Sun 7/208:09 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop11h 56mFrontier

Deal found 7/9

$392

Fri 7/185:30 amSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 08mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/225:15 amMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$470

Wed 7/307:45 amSAT - MSY

1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines

Wed 8/612:48 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$192

Sat 8/27:10 amSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/108:09 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/6

$243

Tue 8/56:30 amSAT - MSY

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Tue 8/126:25 amMSY - SAT

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/8

$177

Thu 8/75:56 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/117:23 pmMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$152

Sat 8/95:10 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/129:34 amMSY - SAT

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$159

Sat 8/3012:55 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest

Tue 9/26:50 amMSY - SAT

1 stop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/7

$149

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Mon 8/1112:45 pmSAT - MSY

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 7/7

$69

Mon 8/45:56 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$74

Wed 8/66:11 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/9

$89

Fri 10/246:13 pmSAT - MSY

1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines

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Sat 11/1

12:35 pm-2:00 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/4

3:20 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

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Thu 8/7

5:56 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 54m

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7:23 pm-10:59 pm

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5:10 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 33m

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9:34 am-3:39 pm

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$159

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6:30 am-11:26 am

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6:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 45m

$177

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SAT - MSY

SATMSY

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Thu 10/16

6:16 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop22h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/19

11:50 am-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$189

San AntonioNew Orleans

SAT - MSY

SATMSY

San Antonio

Sat 8/2

7:10 am-7:24 pm

1 stop12h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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8:09 pm-8:05 am

1 stop11h 56m

$243

San AntonioNew Orleans

SAT - MSY

SATMSY

San Antonio

Mon 8/11

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

Wed 8/6

6:11 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$89

San AntonioNew Orleans

SAT - MSY

SATMSY

San Antonio

Fri 10/24

6:13 pm-6:58 am

1 stop12h 45m

$97

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

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?

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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to New Orleans

The most flights from SAT to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,842 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,059 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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 9 times in the past calendar month.
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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $152 and $159 round-trip. Southwest is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans one-way?
$69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $74 and $89, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to New Orleans?
The cheapest flight price from San Antonio to New Orleans is $78. On average you can expect to pay $260. The most popular route, (San Antonio - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $144.
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, 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.

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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$178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$166	Average$354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$261	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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