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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and San Antonio.

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $373 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 A220-300 variants.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% 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 32% on the New Orleans to San Antonio route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $412, a difference of $128. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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 7:50 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 70% above the route average of $328. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $188 to $1,560. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 12m, compared with 3h 31m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 4h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Antonio range from $276 to $425, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.