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$42+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY - SAT)

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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio are usually found in August or July, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 February 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
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One-way from

$42
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$74 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1312:05 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/162:53 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$86
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/43:14 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/810:30 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/246:50 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/256:56 amSAT - MSY
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:00 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/185:30 amSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$163
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:25 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Tue 5/61:40 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:30 amMSY - SAT
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Sat 6/2112:15 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/21$309
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/227:43 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop17h 35mFrontier
Sun 2/237:50 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:49 pmMSY - SAT
2 stops24h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/127:33 pmSAT - MSY
2 stops19h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$685

Find flights from New Orleans to San Antonio within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/13

12:05 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Antonio

Sun 3/16

2:53 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$86

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

1:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Antonio

Mon 5/12

3:22 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$143

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/24

6:50 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 14m

San Antonio

Tue 3/25

6:56 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/21

7:14 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 23m

San Antonio

Fri 3/28

6:26 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$208

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

1:25 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Antonio

Tue 5/6

1:40 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$237

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

5:00 am-8:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

San Antonio

Mon 5/12

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$626

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

5:49 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops24h 48m

San Antonio

Mon 5/12

7:33 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$685

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

12:05 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$49

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

5:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

$89

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/20

9:35 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$109

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 New Orleans-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-San Antonio 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 New Orleans-San Antonio 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 New Orleans to San Antonio

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to San Antonio including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio. 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 New Orleans to San Antonio?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from New Orleans to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 MSY to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Antonio ranges from 1.6 - 3.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit San Antonio when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, 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 84.2 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 San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to San Antonio. 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 New Orleans to San Antonio?

    You will need to book a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio if you want to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to San Antonio (SAT) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to San Antonio from the New Orleans airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSY to SAT to be around 1h 30m.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to San Antonio flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio.

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

    Currently priced at $86, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to San Antonio and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $159 and $208, respectively. These flights start at 73% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $42 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $65 and $80, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Antonio?

    On average you can expect to pay $290 for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio. The cheapest flight overall is $29 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Antonio) is currently priced at $86.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San Antonio 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 New Orleans to San Antonio?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from New Orleans to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to San Antonio

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to San Antonio. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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