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$68+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY - SAT)

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

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$135
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 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. 17% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio.
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/125:30 amSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$135
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/185:51 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:27 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop22h 10mFrontier
Sun 10/128:26 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$160
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Thu 10/95:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/145:56 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$161
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:18 amMSY - SAT
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/115:51 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/215:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/305:30 amSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$177
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/26:30 amMSY - SAT
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/57:35 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$194
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Thu 11/203:48 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/234:24 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$195
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Sat 10/115:15 amMSY - SAT
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/137:38 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:41 amMSY - SAT
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/127:35 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$214
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Thu 10/302:33 pmMSY - SAT
2 stops23h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/64:16 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$216

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New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

5:15 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 23m

San Antonio

Tue 10/14

7:38 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$135

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

5:15 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 23m

San Antonio

Sat 10/11

5:56 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

7:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop3h 10m

San Antonio

Mon 10/20

5:30 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 18m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

5:15 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 23m

San Antonio

Sat 10/18

5:51 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/21

5:15 am-8:48 am

1 stop3h 33m

San Antonio

Sun 11/30

5:30 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 22m

$177

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/7

2:23 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Antonio

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$194

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/20

3:48 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 32m

San Antonio

Sun 11/23

4:24 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$195

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Antonio

Tue 10/14

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$242

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$68

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

7:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$68

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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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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SAT

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 September 12, 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 September 17, 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 September 14, 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 September 17, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to San Antonio in 3h 23m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New Orleans to San Antonio is about 493 mi.

  • 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 flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    On average you can expect to pay $442 for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio. The cheapest flight overall is $259 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Antonio) is currently priced at $135.

  • 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to San Antonio. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$215Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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