Expect efficient security at MSY with average wait times around 15 minutes, thanks to a single TSA checkpoint.
$75+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio
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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2025.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/245:05 amMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/146:30 amSAT - MSY
2 stops14h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 pmMSY - SAT
2 stops30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/111:30 amSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:00 pmMSY - SAT
3 stops18h 50mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/112:45 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$337
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/233:23 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Thu 12/252:09 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop24h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/16![Frontier logo]()
$343
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:10 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/512:45 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$364
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/235:05 amMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/266:45 amSAT - MSY
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$368
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:05 amMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/2612:45 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/316:45 amMSY - SAT
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/28:19 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18![American Airlines logo]()
$388
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:29 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Thu 1/16:45 amSAT - MSY
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/15![Frontier logo]()
$393
Find flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio
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 December 18, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $157 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $75 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $381 |
Good one-way deal | $250 or less |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/9
12:53 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop10h 59m
San Antonio
Sun 1/11
7:14 pm-2:44 pm
1 stop19h 30m
$189
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/28
3:44 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop5h 06m
San Antonio
Tue 2/3
10:32 am-5:08 pm
1 stop6h 36m
$191
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/16
6:05 am-11:52 pm
2 stops17h 47m
San Antonio
Sat 1/24
10:35 am-9:29 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$195
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/24
6:05 am-11:52 pm
2 stops17h 47m
San Antonio
Sun 1/25
10:35 am-9:29 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$201
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 1/19
7:42 pm-11:52 pm
2 stops28h 10m
San Antonio
Thu 1/22
10:35 am-9:29 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$234
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/1
7:42 pm-9:30 am
1 stop13h 48m
San Antonio
Tue 2/3
6:30 am-8:22 am
3 stops25h 52m
$234
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 4/16
11:06 am-10:29 pm
1 stop11h 23m
San Antonio
Fri 4/24
10:26 am-11:08 pm
1 stop12h 42m
$249
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/28
12:40 pm-11:13 pm
2 stops10h 33m
San Antonio
Tue 2/3
11:43 am-5:46 pm
1 stop6h 03m
$256
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/9
7:38 pm-4:17 pm
1 stop20h 39m
San Antonio
Thu 2/12
1:57 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop8h 57m
$258
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
7:38 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop4h 20m
San Antonio
Tue 2/17
9:15 am-4:01 pm
1 stop6h 46m
$260
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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 New Orleans-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to San Antonio
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 December 12, 2025.
Booking 10 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio (average of $62). Flying from New Orleans to San Antonio in January is currently the most expensive (average of $170). 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 December 18, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
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 December 13, 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.
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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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$62 | Average$176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$142 | Average$272 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$325 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |