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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 3:35 pm and lands at 5:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to San Antonio.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Antonio takes 1h 40m, covering 493 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 San Antonio range from $276 to $398, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 54% above the $330 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $324 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $340 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to San Antonio flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New Orleans to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $95, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from New Orleans to San Antonio usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from New Orleans to San Antonio. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $367, a difference of $80.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and San Antonio.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 09m, compared with 3h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 4h 09m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Alamodome. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to San Antonio flights:

• Southwest: 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 in Economy Class class

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