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$69+ 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 February or May, 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 June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$237 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 ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 26, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/145:10 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/1812:45 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/25$137
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 9/236:35 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/17:00 amSAT - MSY
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/25$159
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/279:10 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/292:11 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/25$170
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 9/231:05 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Fri 9/266:20 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/26$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Mon 9/17:00 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/47:15 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 10/294:51 pmMSY - SAT
2 stops12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/309:00 amSAT - MSY
3 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$386

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New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

5:10 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Antonio

Mon 8/18

12:45 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$137

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/23

6:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

San Antonio

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

1:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Antonio

Sun 9/14

6:16 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$185

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/23

9:57 am-3:23 pm

1 stop5h 26m

San Antonio

Fri 9/26

6:20 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$204

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop3h 37m

San Antonio

Thu 9/4

7:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$228

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/29

4:51 pm-5:04 am

2 stops12h 13m

San Antonio

Thu 10/30

9:00 am-8:52 am

3 stops23h 52m

$386

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/19

4:53 pm-5:40 am

1 stop12h 47m

San Antonio

Wed 8/20

9:10 am-5:54 am

2 stops20h 44m

$718

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

5:10 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$69

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

7:57 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$80

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/7

11:50 am-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$85

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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.

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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

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 June 20, 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 June 26, 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 22, 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 June 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 $137, Southwest will fly you from New Orleans to San Antonio and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $159 and $185, respectively. These flights start at 55% 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?

    $69 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 Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $85, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $320 for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio. The cheapest flight overall is $231 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Antonio) is currently priced at $137.

  • 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$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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