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$85 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to San Antonio, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to San Antonio, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$171
Overall average: $284
Frontier
Thu 4/16Sat 4/18
MSY - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$255
Typical prices: $229-$586
Southwest
Wed 4/15Mon 4/20
MSY - SAT • Non-stop
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Southwest's free carry-on policy saves on fees.
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Cheapest • from $171 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $197 (round-trip)
Houston (HOU)
Shortest trip • 3h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY-SAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio

Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18
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9:44 pm - 9:24 am
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11h 40m
1 stop
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6:30 pm - 3:42 pm
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MSY
21h 12m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12
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3:24 pm - 12:19 am
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8h 55m
1 stop
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6:45 am - 2:44 pm
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7h 59m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
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11:06 am - 10:18 pm
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11h 12m
1 stop
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6:54 pm - 4:34 pm
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21h 40m
1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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9:04 pm - 5:35 pm
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20h 31m
1 stop
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2:59 pm - 2:44 pm
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MSY
23h 45m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
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5:22 pm - 12:46 am
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7h 24m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 2:24 pm
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6h 24m
1 stop
$205Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
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3:39 pm - 3:09 pm
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23h 30m
1 stop
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10:26 am - 9:05 am
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22h 39m
1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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7:10 pm - 9:27 am
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14h 17m
1 stop
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1:22 pm - 7:01 pm
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MSY
5h 39m
1 stop
$208Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 10:18 pm
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11h 12m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 2:44 pm
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23h 44m
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$209Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
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8:10 am - 2:25 pm
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6h 15m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 11:35 pm
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MSY
6h 50m
2 stops
$211Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
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11:06 am - 10:18 pm
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11h 12m
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10:26 am - 9:05 am
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22h 39m
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$212Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to San Antonio flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to San Antonio to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Antonio clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Antonio on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New Orleans, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio is February, where tickets cost $211 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $348 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to San Antonio?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $302, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to San Antonio, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to San Antonio

 
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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAT

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to San Antonio

When to book flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to San Antonio based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio was $85 for a one-way ticket and $171 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and San Antonio?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in San Antonio is San Antonio.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to San Antonio flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to San Antonio flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Orleans and San Antonio.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Antonio on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $329 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $253 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to San Antonio.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Antonio with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and SAT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Antonio from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to San Antonio

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $351 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to San Antonio?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to San Antonio Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to San Antonio

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to San Antonio. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4302 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

4.0 Okaybyron, Feb 2026
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

Flight cancelled. Only options are to a different city or wait 2 days for a flight to same destination

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

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