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$78+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY - SAT)

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MSY — SAT
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio are usually found in February or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$78
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$281

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$305 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/37:00 amMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/46:49 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/512:46 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/85:00 amSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 10/213:35 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Tue 10/2810:30 amSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/265:20 amMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/295:00 amSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/153:35 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Wed 10/2210:30 amSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/235:30 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Wed 10/110:37 amSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/12$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/235:30 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sat 9/2710:37 amSAT - MSY
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/12$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Tue 12/97:20 amMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Fri 12/121:10 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/55:10 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/812:45 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 9/226:45 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 10mSouthwest
Mon 10/61:05 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/129:12 amMSY - SAT
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/147:17 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$192

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that are best for you.

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New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

5:17 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 02m

San Antonio

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 22m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/24

7:23 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 25m

San Antonio

Sat 9/27

5:51 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

6:14 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

San Antonio

Mon 9/29

6:49 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/18

8:03 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop3h 43m

San Antonio

Sat 9/20

5:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/22

6:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

San Antonio

Mon 10/6

6:39 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

San Antonio

Thu 9/4

6:49 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

6:14 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

San Antonio

Mon 10/6

6:39 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

6:33 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 27m

San Antonio

Tue 9/9

5:00 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 52m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/5

12:46 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop4h 57m

San Antonio

Mon 9/8

5:00 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 52m

$165

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

3:35 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Antonio

Tue 10/28

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$166

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to San Antonio trip
Airports
MSY

Expect efficient security at MSY with average wait times around 15 minutes, thanks to a single TSA checkpoint.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
SAT

Use rideshare services from SAT's lower level of Terminal A for convenient access to downtown San Antonio.

Read more about SATby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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 August 8, 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% 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 August 10, 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 August 14, 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to San Antonio round-trip?

    Currently priced at $62, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to San Antonio and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $164 and $171, respectively. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $78 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $80, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    On average you can expect to pay $453 for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio. The cheapest flight overall is $186 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Antonio) is currently priced at $123.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to San Antonio flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio 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 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to San Antonio

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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