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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Antonio to New Orleans

July 21 - July 22

Cheapest

SAT - New Orleans

$192

$209

Round trip

July 8 - July 15

Cheapest
Earliest

SAT - New Orleans

$194

$209

Round trip

August 27 - August 29

SAT - New Orleans

$265

$221

Round trip

November 3 - November 6

Best

SAT - New Orleans

$282

$222

Round trip

August 4 - August 6

SAT - New Orleans

$267

$234

Round trip

September 19 - September 22

SAT - New Orleans

$256

$234

Round trip

September 29 - October 1

SAT - New Orleans

$271

$234

Round trip

November 5 - November 9

SAT - New Orleans

$282

$237

Round trip

August 6 - August 10

SAT - New Orleans

$143

$239

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October 3 - October 6

SAT - New Orleans

$261

$239

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans

A typical journey from San Antonio to New Orleans takes about 6h 28m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the time spent on connecting flights.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Antonio to New Orleans, fares typically range from $287โ€“$322, with a median of $299. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly, with new deals appearing almost daily.
The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans is often in January, with a median fare of $154. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $169. You can also find more affordable options in March, where the median fare is $253.
Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly from San Antonio to New Orleans, you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.
The distance between San Antonio and New Orleans is 794 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey, meaning it is a relatively short flight.

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

Regular price: $145 - $385

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

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans is between $145 and $385. The current lowest deal is $209 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Jul 21-Jul 22.

now $209

Low $145

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans is January, with a median price of $154. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $367. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $154

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $367

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Direct flights from San Antonio to New Orleans

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Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to New Orleans

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAT - New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

San Antonio (SAT) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$351

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAT - New Orleans

Deutsche Luft Hansa

San Antonio (SAT) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$450

$448

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAT - New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

San Antonio (SAT) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$380

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAT - New Orleans

San Antonio (SAT) - New Orleans (MSY)

$391

$358

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAT - New Orleans

San Antonio (SAT) - New Orleans (MSY)

$387

$367

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

โŒ› Last-Minute

SAT - New Orleans

San Antonio (SAT) - New Orleans (MSY)

$301

$311

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$392ย ย โ†’ย ย $249

37%

6 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 28

$407ย ย โ†’ย ย $288

29%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$391ย ย โ†’ย ย $273

30%

3 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 21

$412ย ย โ†’ย ย $297

28%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to New Orleans

San Antonio - New Orleans route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares are near the typical level, with 10% of deals historically considered good prices.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $154

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $154.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 6h 28m

The typical flight duration for this route is 6 hours and 28 minutes, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 50% of deals, with frequent deals appearing more than once a day.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one airline offering direct flights for this route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Consider booking during cheaper months

Historically, January and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

San Antonio main airports to depart from

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New Orleans.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from San Antonio city center (reachable by car).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$209

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$209

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Gulfportโ€“Biloxi International (GPT)

Gulfportโ€“Biloxi International is a useful alternative, offering direct access via the I-10 corridor.

๐Ÿ“ ~115 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$293

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a practical alternative due to its very close proximity to New Orleans.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$279

Lafayette Regional (LFT)

Lafayette Regional is a reliable alternative for travelers on the western side of the New Orleans area.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$288

Mobile Regional (MOB)

Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers, providing a decent selection of carriers.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$309

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International offers significantly more flight options and competitive pricing compared to other regional alternatives.

๐Ÿ“ ~250 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$78

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several weeks to a few months before your desired departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares is usually a good strategy. Mid-week travel days may also offer better rates.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes provide more flight options or different pricing. While it may add to your ground travel, it could potentially lead to savings on airfare. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.