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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 6:48 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:18 am.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to New Orleans takes 1h 23m, covering 443 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to New Orleans range from $204 to $386, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $269 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $202 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $272 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to New Orleans flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $1,177. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Austin to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Austin to New Orleans usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

One-stop flights from Austin to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Austin to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $227 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $306, a difference of $79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and New Orleans. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 37m, compared with 3h 38m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to New Orleans flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

ATM machines are located throughout the terminal, both pre and post-security. Additionally, you can utilize the services of the Whitney Bank in Concourse C.

There's a Consolidated Car Rental Facility at MSY. Take a shuttle to the facility at the Long Term Parking Garage. Just exit the terminal on Level 1 to get there. Some of the car rental agencies available include National, Hertz, Thrifty, Payless, Alamo, Budget, and Avis, all of which you can book through KAYAK.

If you want to save time, book your nonstop flight early with American Airlines or Southwest Airlines. American Airlines and United Airlines both have lounges you can access with your airline ticket at AUS. There's also a United Lounge at MSY.

There's a Mother's Room to care for babies, luggage storage in Level 1, live music, a meditation room on Level 2, and pet relief areas located both airside and landside. Smoking areas are available at the upper and lower ramps outside the terminal.

Austin Airport has two terminals. You will use the Barbara Jordan terminal, where you'll find all the airlines flying this route.