How long is the flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

A quick flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans can take about 3h 48m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $744. The distance from South Padre Island to New Orleans is about 520 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 is the cheapest month to fly from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

August can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from South Padre Island with a flight ticket averaging about $321. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $241. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from South Padre Island?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans. 4 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from South Padre Island on a regular basis. Booking flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from South Padre Island per day.

How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

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Fri 9/265:26 amBRO - MSY

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/295:20 amMSY - BRO

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$238

Sun 9/147:00 amBRO - MSY

1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/2011:57 amMSY - BRO

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$604

Fri 9/267:00 amBRO - MSY

1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/297:00 amMSY - BRO

2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$744

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Fri 9/265:26 amBRO - MSY

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/295:20 amMSY - BRO

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$238

Fri 9/267:00 amBRO - MSY

1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/297:00 amMSY - BRO

2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$744

Fri 1/166:02 pmBRO - MSY

1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/199:46 amMSY - BRO

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$378

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Sun 9/147:00 amBRO - MSY

1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/2011:57 amMSY - BRO

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$604

Fri 9/265:26 amBRO - MSY

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/295:20 amMSY - BRO

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$238

Fri 9/267:00 amBRO - MSY

1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/297:00 amMSY - BRO

2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$744

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from South Padre Island 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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When flying from South Padre Island to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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7.4

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8,931 reviews

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2.0

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Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

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8,931 reviews

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7.4

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8,931 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

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10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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8,931 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from South Padre Island?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans. 4 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from South Padre Island on a regular basis. Booking flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from South Padre Island per day.
How long is the flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
A quick flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans can take about 3h 48m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $744. The distance from South Padre Island to New Orleans is about 520 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Padre Island to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from South Padre Island 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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Southwest	Cheapest$176	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$176	Average$331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$176	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$176	Average$254	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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