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September 2 - September 5

Cheapest

Best

MSY - San Antonio

$270

$204

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August 6 - August 10

MSY - San Antonio

$271

$222

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July 22 - July 29

MSY - San Antonio

$249

$229

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September 3 - September 5

MSY - San Antonio

$271

$232

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August 5 - August 10

MSY - San Antonio

$263

$234

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August 4 - August 10

MSY - San Antonio

$255

$234

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October 5 - October 8

MSY - San Antonio

$295

$244

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July 16 - July 22

Earliest

MSY - San Antonio

$255

$248

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August 21 - August 24

MSY - San Antonio

$268

$255

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July 19 - July 23

MSY - San Antonio

$262

$256

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Insights for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

For those seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio, the most budget-friendly times to fly are typically December and January, both with a median fare of $149. Another favorable month is September, where the median fare is around $257. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings on your journey.

Fares for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio typically range from $287–$367, with a median price of $306. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When flying from New Orleans to San Antonio, most itineraries connect at least once, as direct flights are not available on this route. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should anticipate at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from New Orleans to San Antonio takes approximately 6h 38m, including connections. Since there are no direct flights, this duration accounts for the time spent on connecting flights and layovers. This route covers a distance of 794 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to San Antonio

Regular price: $226 - $459

Prices for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio is between $226 and $459. The current lowest deal is $204 with American Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 5.

now $204

Low $226

High $459

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to SAT is January, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $442. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $149

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $442

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Direct flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to San Antonio

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Antonio

New Orleans (MSY) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$321

$359

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Antonio

New Orleans (MSY) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$298

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Antonio

New Orleans (MSY) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$371

$446

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Antonio

New Orleans (MSY) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$320

$446

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Antonio

New Orleans (MSY) - San Antonio (SAT)

United Airlines

$373

$446

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - San Antonio

New Orleans (MSY) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$320

$446

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$373 → $298

20%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

$270 → $204

25%

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$356 → $298

16%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$295 → $244

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio

New Orleans - San Antonio route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to San Antonio are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are December, January, and September

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December ($149), January ($149), and September ($257).

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 6h 38m

Connecting flights from New Orleans to San Antonio typically take 6 hours and 38 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $204 was found on American Airlines for September 2-5.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio are frequent, with over 1 per day.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a great choice for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in San Antonio.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Consider Austin–Bergstrom International for significantly more direct flight options to the San Antonio area.

📍 ~120 km from San Antonio (reachable by car, though traffic can be heavy)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Corpus Christi International (CRP)

Corpus Christi International offers additional options, especially for travelers heading towards the Gulf Coast.

📍 ~200 km from San Antonio (reachable by car, over a 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Laredo International (LRD)

Laredo International provides reliable domestic service within the US with a straightforward drive south.

📍 ~240 km from San Antonio (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Killeen–Fort Hood Regional (GRK)

Killeen–Fort Hood Regional is an alternative for travelers on the north side of San Antonio.

📍 ~150 km from San Antonio (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Victoria Regional (VCT)

Victoria Regional is a geographically closer option, though with extremely limited commercial service.

📍 ~190 km from San Antonio (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$281

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Antonio

San Antonio, United States

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$4,412

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Antonio

Historically, the best time to book flights from New Orleans to San Antonio is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights was $235. Booking 0-6 days out saw an average price of $262, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in a significantly higher average price of $466. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio is considered to be $287 or less. The median price for this route was $306, with 75% of prices observed at $367 or below. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals based on historical pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, December and January have been the best months to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio, both showing a median price of $149. The annual median price for this route is $306. September also presented a relatively lower median price of $257, making it another favorable month for travel on this route.

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