Expect efficient security at MSY with average wait times around 15 minutes, thanks to a single TSA checkpoint.
$77+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAT
Feb 1 — Feb 81
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio
Best flights from New Orleans to San AntonioDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/297:42 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/18:24 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Fri 1/237:42 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop13h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/2510:35 amSAT - MSY
1 stop10h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Wed 1/2811:05 amMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/44:40 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1![American Airlines logo]()
$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Fri 2/135:45 amMSY - SAT
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Mon 2/163:33 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop18h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/30![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/284:35 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Wed 2/411:40 amSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/1![Southwest logo]()
$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 1/2812:40 pmMSY - SAT
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/34:04 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30![United Airlines logo]()
$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Wed 1/289:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/31:08 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1![American Airlines logo]()
$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 2/37:21 amMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/74:40 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30![American Airlines logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:42 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop13h 58mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/46:30 amSAT - MSY
2 stops14h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/1![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Fri 2/133:13 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/165:04 pmSAT - MSY
2 stops14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$257
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 January 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $161 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $77 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $340 |
Good one-way deal | $195 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 2, 2026.
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
Thu 1/29
7:42 pm-9:40 am
1 stop13h 58m
San Antonio
Sun 2/1
8:24 pm-6:48 pm
1 stop22h 24m
$175
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/23
7:42 pm-9:40 am
1 stop13h 58m
San Antonio
Sun 1/25
10:35 am-9:29 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$185
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/28
11:05 am-3:45 pm
1 stop4h 40m
San Antonio
Wed 2/4
4:40 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop6h 19m
$197
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/28
9:15 am-3:45 pm
1 stop6h 30m
San Antonio
Tue 2/3
1:08 pm-7:41 pm
1 stop6h 33m
$197
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
5:45 am-7:37 pm
1 stop13h 52m
San Antonio
Mon 2/16
3:33 pm-9:51 am
1 stop18h 18m
$205
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/3
7:21 am-2:16 pm
1 stop6h 55m
San Antonio
Sat 2/7
4:40 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop6h 19m
$207
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/28
7:42 pm-9:40 am
1 stop13h 58m
San Antonio
Wed 2/4
6:30 am-9:29 pm
2 stops14h 59m
$228
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/28
4:35 pm-6:20 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
San Antonio
Wed 2/4
11:40 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
$253
New OrleansSan Antonio
MSY - SAT
MSYSAT
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
3:13 pm-7:01 pm
1 stop27h 48m
San Antonio
Mon 2/16
5:04 pm-7:21 am
2 stops14h 17m
$257
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
4:04 pm-9:51 pm
1 stop5h 47m
$262
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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 December 26, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio (average of $57). Flying from New Orleans to San Antonio in January is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 January 2, 2026.
When flying from New Orleans to San Antonio, 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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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 January 2, 2026.
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
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
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$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |