San Antonio

$79+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY - SAT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio are usually found in February or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 April 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$426

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-San Antonio flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Antonio.
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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 April 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/275:05 amMSY - SAT
1 stop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/295:59 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$152
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/285:12 amMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/296:43 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/162:45 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/187:05 amSAT - MSY
1 stop12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$172
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 6/125:25 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Tue 6/1712:20 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/15$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/122:10 pmMSY - SAT
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/172:00 pmSAT - MSY
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/223:09 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/245:52 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:14 pmMSY - SAT
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Sat 4/192:18 pmSAT - MSY
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 9/289:55 amMSY - SAT
2 stops14h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/15:04 amSAT - MSY
2 stops24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$854

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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 April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Antonio that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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San Antonio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

5:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop3h 45m

San Antonio

Thu 5/29

5:59 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$152

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

5:12 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 51m

San Antonio

Thu 5/29

6:43 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 32m

$159

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/16

12:10 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Antonio

Sun 5/18

7:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$172

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/5

9:31 pm-9:14 am

1 stop11h 43m

San Antonio

Mon 5/12

7:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$174

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

5:25 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 52m

San Antonio

Tue 6/17

12:20 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$177

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

2:10 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Antonio

Tue 6/17

2:00 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$224

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/28

9:55 am-12:07 am

2 stops14h 12m

San Antonio

Wed 10/1

5:04 am-5:54 am

2 stops24h 50m

$854

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-8:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

$79

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/16

12:10 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$80

New OrleansSan Antonio

MSY - SAT

MSYSAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

10:22 am-9:32 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$85

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

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 New Orleans to San Antonio in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Antonio from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to San Antonio

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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 17 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 April 16, 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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 April 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Orleans to San Antonio to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at $152, United Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to San Antonio and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $159 and $174, respectively. These flights start at 51% 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?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $85, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $292 for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio. The cheapest flight overall is $154 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Antonio) is currently priced at $172.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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