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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:05 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Austin takes 1h 35m, 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 New Orleans to Austin range from $180 to $332, with an average of $232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $180 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 81% above the route average of $232. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $144 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $233 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Austin flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $166 to $732. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Austin flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $103, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

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

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the New Orleans to Austin route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $203 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $415, a difference of $212. 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 New Orleans and Austin. 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 25m, compared with 3h 57m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Austin 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

One of the best options for getting from the airport to the downtown area quickly is to travel aboard the Capital Metro bus route 20, which makes this trip in roughly 25 minutes.

There are several major rental car companies that operate at this airport, and all of them have locations in the rental car facility that is just across the parking lot from the main terminal building. There is a shuttle service that will pick you up at the terminal building curbside and take you to the rental car center.

There are a couple of hotels that have a location right at the airport, and they include the Hyatt Place Austin Airport and the Hilton Austin Airport.

All rideshare car services, such as Uber and Lyft pick up passengers at the consolidated rental car facility right across the terminal building next to the red parking garage. If you prefer not to walk to this area, you can take the shuttle buses from curbside at the terminal building to the rental center.