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$64 Find Cheap Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$169
Overall average: $262
Frontier
Fri 2/20Fri 2/27
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Cheapest non-stop
$267
Typical prices: $177-$358
Southwest
Tue 2/17Tue 2/24
SAT - MSY • Non-stop
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Southwest's cancellation policy offers flexible changes.
Expect short security lines at San Antonio Airport.
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans (SAT-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Antonio to New Orleans 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 San Antonio to New Orleans

Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
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5:04 pm - 10:10 pm
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6:23 pm - 7:01 pm
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24h 38m
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$169Frontier
Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 20
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10:26 am - 9:00 pm
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3:13 pm - 7:01 pm
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$175Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
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10:35 am - 9:29 pm
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8:57 pm - 9:30 am
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$178Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 11
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10:35 am - 9:29 pm
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10h 54m
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8:57 pm - 9:30 am
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12h 33m
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$179Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
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5:04 pm - 10:10 pm
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7:39 pm - 7:01 pm
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$183Frontier
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:26 am - 7:21 am
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20h 55m
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7:27 pm - 9:30 am
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14h 03m
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$192Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
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10:26 am - 8:55 pm
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12:14 pm - 11:59 pm
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$194Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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11:43 am - 4:36 pm
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4h 53m
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5:05 am - 8:43 am
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3h 38m
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$197United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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10:26 am - 8:55 pm
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10h 29m
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7:27 pm - 9:30 am
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$200Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
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10:35 am - 9:29 pm
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6:05 am - 11:52 pm
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$206Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Antonio to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Antonio to New Orleans 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 San Antonio to New Orleans?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Antonio to New Orleans, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to New Orleans, 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 San Antonio to New Orleans is February, where tickets cost $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $383 and $359 respectively.

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

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 $349, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to New Orleans, 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 San Antonio to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to New Orleans

 
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Blane Bachelor

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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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 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 seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Antonio to New Orleans

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FAQs for booking flights from San Antonio to New Orleans

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Antonio to New Orleans was $64 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans.

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

    San Antonio and New Orleans are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Antonio from San Antonio and will be arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Antonio to New Orleans flight route.

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

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Antonio and New Orleans, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from San Antonio to New Orleans on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $361 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 $283 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Antonio to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to San Antonio with another airline. Booking your flights between San Antonio and MSY 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 San Antonio to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $140 or less one-way and $379 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Antonio to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Antonio to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Antonio to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4266 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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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

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

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

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

We never made it due to delays on both ends. Gate attendant said it was mechanical but the system said otherwise, so no compensation. That’s not right.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

The flight was delayed by over an hour. The flight departure time and gate info kept changing several times. Very frustrating boarding experience and inconvenient for families with little children.

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

I'd have like to check my bag and not toss my hair products.sears are very uncomfortable. And that even water isn't free really sucks. The ticket was almost $400

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

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