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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 8:20 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 6:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Antonio to New Orleans takes 1h 25m, 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 San Antonio to New Orleans range from $293 to $426, with an average of $351 over the past 12 months. Anything below $293 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $351 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $158 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $379 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Antonio to New Orleans 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 San Antonio to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Antonio to New Orleans. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $380, a difference of $101.

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 San Antonio and New Orleans.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 23m, compared with 3h 39m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 3h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Antonio to New Orleans 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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