$69 Cheap Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans (SAT-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $69 for one-way flights and $137 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$137 Roundtrip, just found
$137
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $137 just found
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$142 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $142 found 3 days ago
United
Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$142 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $142 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$144 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $144 found 8 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$147 Roundtrip, just found
$147
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $147 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$148 Roundtrip, just found
$148
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $148 just found
United
Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 11
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$150 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $150 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$152 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $152 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$154 Roundtrip, just found
$154
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $154 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18
SAT
San Antonio
MSY
New Orleans
$166 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from San Antonio to New Orleans, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $166 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans (MSY)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $64 - $324 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
San Antonio Intl.
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$137
Distance
493 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 18 mins

San Antonio to New Orleans Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Antonio to New Orleans are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Antonio to New Orleans with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Antonio to New Orleans: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Antonio to New Orleans

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Antonio to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $69 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Antonio to New Orleans flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Antonio to New Orleans airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Cheap round-trip fares from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) start at $144. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines flight leaving SAT on July 26 2025 and touching down at MSY. The price was last updated on June 30 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAT to MSY?
Look for direct flights from SAT to MSY in August to land cheaper fares. You can find a one-way Southwest Airlines flight for $111 leaving on August 10 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on June 30 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
You can travel nonstop from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) on a Southwest Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAT to MSY?
Jet off from SAT to MSY with Southwest Airlines. This airline currently has the lowest one-way fare on this route, starting at $111. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAT on August 10 2025. Prices were last updated on June 30 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
On average, there is just 1 nonstop flight leaving from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) every day. If this doesn't fit your plans, think about flights with a layover. Just filter your search on Expedia to include one or two stops to find the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
More travelers fly between SAT and MSY at 12 PM than at any other time. Rather skip the crowds? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAT to MSY?
If you fly on a Friday, you'll get the biggest range of options for flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What is the earliest flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The earliest flight out of San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) is at around 9:20AM UTC-6. Board this flight and you'll touch down at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 10:45AM UTC-6. The total flight duration is 1h 25m.
How long does it take to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights from SAT to MSY have an average travel time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 490 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAT to MSY?
Consider booking with Frontier Airlines if you'd like to go straight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) without any holdups. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 100%. Want to be updated if anything changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Select a flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays and cancellations. Departures later than this have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New Orleans from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT)?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) is the only airport in New Orleans with direct flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT). Browse your options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your departure to book a ticket from SAT to MSY generally means paying more. While you may come across some last-minute deals, there's no guarantee. Keep your travel plans flexible for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SAT to MSY flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SAT to MSY flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip all in one place. Pick from our impressive range of stays and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
If you booked your SAT to MSY flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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