Expect efficient security at MSY with average wait times around 15 minutes, thanks to a single TSA checkpoint.
$69+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY - SAT)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 July 3, 2025.
Round-trip from | $137 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $69 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $284 |
Good round-trip deal | $309 or less |
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San AntonioExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Antonio. 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 New Orleans to San Antonio. 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 7/2. 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 8/75:10 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/1112:45 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2![Southwest logo]()
$137
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.
Tue 8/57:38 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/124:19 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1![American Airlines logo]()
$159
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.
Tue 9/232:16 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/265:30 amSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1![United Airlines logo]()
$184
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3112:48 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/77:25 amSAT - MSY
1 stop11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/233:10 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Fri 9/266:11 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$199
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/138:09 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/157:10 amSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$243
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New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 8/7
5:10 pm-6:45 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
San Antonio
Mon 8/11
12:45 pm-2:10 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$137
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 8/5
7:38 pm-11:11 pm
1 stop3h 33m
San Antonio
Tue 8/12
4:19 pm-8:14 pm
1 stop3h 55m
$159
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/23
2:16 pm-5:42 pm
1 stop3h 26m
San Antonio
Fri 9/26
5:30 am-8:48 am
1 stop3h 18m
$184
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 7/31
12:48 pm-7:22 pm
1 stop6h 34m
San Antonio
Thu 8/7
7:25 am-7:15 pm
1 stop11h 50m
$192
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/23
3:10 pm-8:16 pm
1 stop5h 06m
San Antonio
Fri 9/26
6:11 pm-11:29 pm
1 stop5h 18m
$199
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 7/13
8:09 pm-8:05 am
1 stop11h 56m
San Antonio
Tue 7/15
7:10 am-7:24 pm
1 stop12h 14m
$243
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 9/8
5:10 pm-6:45 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
$69
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 9/13
7:00 am-1:48 pm
1 stop6h 48m
$84
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 8/24
1:35 pm-4:42 pm
1 stop27h 07m
$91
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 9/12
5:20 am-3:55 pm
1 stop10h 35m
$95
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from New Orleans to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 SAT?
Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Antonio. 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.
It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to San Antonio have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJohn,May 2025
PVD - BNA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$62 | Average$167 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$161 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |