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$79+ Cheap flights from Austin to New Orleans (AUS - MSY)

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AUS — MSY
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in May or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Austin to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Delta)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$260

Good round-trip deal

$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Austin Bergstrom-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from Austin to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/193:15 pmAUS - MSY
Nonstop1h 43mDelta
Sat 4/265:40 pmMSY - AUS
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/20$157
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/119:08 pmAUS - MSY
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/189:31 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/21$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/44:25 pmAUS - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Mon 4/78:15 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/19$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/105:00 amAUS - MSY
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/145:00 amMSY - AUS
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/21$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/223:49 pmAUS - MSY
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:00 amMSY - AUS
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/21$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:00 amAUS - MSY
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Mon 5/269:28 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/78:27 amAUS - MSY
2 stops13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/106:50 pmMSY - AUS
1 stop24h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$272

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to New Orleans that are best for you.

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AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 4/19

3:15 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/26

5:40 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$157

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 4/11

9:08 pm-8:37 am

1 stop11h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

9:31 pm-10:17 am

1 stop12h 46m

$162

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 4/4

4:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/7

8:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$177

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/10

5:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/14

5:00 am-8:41 am

1 stop3h 41m

$189

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/22

3:49 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

7:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$223

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/26

9:28 pm-10:34 am

1 stop13h 06m

$240

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/7

8:27 am-9:27 pm

2 stops13h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

6:50 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop24h 07m

$272

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 4/11

7:59 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops21h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

$683

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/22

7:40 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$79

AustinNew Orleans

AUS - MSY

AUSMSY

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 5/18

7:15 am-7:13 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$80

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Austin-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Austin-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Austin to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Austin to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Austin to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Austin to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Austin to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Austin to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

The most flights from AUS to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Austin to New Orleans. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Austin to New Orleans?

    If you book a flight from Austin to New Orleans, you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom to Louis Armstrong. Flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) take 1h 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Austin to New Orleans flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Austin to New Orleans round-trip from $157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $162, and Southwest, from $177. Delta is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Austin to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Austin to New Orleans are United Airlines ($79), Spirit Airlines ($80), and American Airlines ($88).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Austin to New Orleans are KLM (100%), Korean Air (100%) and WestJet (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Austin to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $180, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Austin to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Austin to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Austin to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$114Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$131Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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