Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Austin?

Yes, direct flights from New Orleans to Austin are commonly available. Historically, approximately 90% of the flights on this route have been direct. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that travelers have a high probability of finding a non-stop option for this route.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Austin?

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to Austin has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes. This corresponds to a distance of 713 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 3 hours and 49 minutes. Travelers can expect a relatively quick journey when opting for a direct route.

Should I set a price alert for New Orleans to Austin flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from New Orleans to Austin is advisable. Historically, this route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and alerts can help travelers identify opportune moments to book. Monitoring prices can lead to securing a more favorable fare for your journey.

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New Orleans to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Austin

Most itineraries for flights from New Orleans to Austin connect at least once, with only a 0.9% share of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, providing frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

If you are looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Austin, prices typically range from $227–$566, with a median fare of $305. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Austin? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $109. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $141. Another relatively inexpensive month is June, where the median fare is $227.

A typical journey from New Orleans to Austin takes approximately 6h 49m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 713 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Austin

Regular price: $207 - $335

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Austin is between $207 and $335. The current lowest deal is $172 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 24-Sep 28.

now $172

Low $207

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to AUS is January, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $468. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $109

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $468

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Austin

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Austin

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$415

$381

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$415

$311

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$304

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$298

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$402

$329

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$281

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$415 → $311

25%

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

$399 → $298

25%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$253 → $172

32%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$402 → $329

18%

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New Orleans - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Austin are below the typical level at $172.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $109 for New Orleans to Austin.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 6h 49m

The median flight duration from New Orleans to Austin is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Austin are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 45 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 8% of the time

Historically, 8% of prices for this route are considered good deals over a 90-day window.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good option for flights from New Orleans to Austin.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New Orleans.

📍 ~11 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International is a practical alternative for Austin travelers, but I-35 traffic can be congested.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

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Austin, United States

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78% AI deal score

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Austin, United States

78% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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$517

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Austin, United States

77% AI deal score

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$519

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Austin, United States

77% AI deal score

$819

$519

Save $300

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Oct 08

Austin, United States

77% AI deal score

$929

$554

Save $375

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Sep 10

Austin, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,093

$637

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Oct 31

Austin, United States

76% AI deal score

$804

$520

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Sep 16

Austin, United States

76% AI deal score

$841

$568

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Austin, United States

76% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from New Orleans to Austin are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $231. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees the average price rise to $419, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $689. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $332.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from New Orleans to Austin is considered to be $227 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $305. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $566 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $227, it is historically a competitive price for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Austin include January, with a median price of $109, and September, with a median price of $141. June also shows a relatively lower median price of $227 compared to the annual median of $305. While June is listed as the most expensive month, its median price of $227 is still considerably lower than the overall annual median, indicating that prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the year.

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New Orleans to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Austin

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Austin

Regular price: $207 - $335

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Austin is between $207 and $335. The current lowest deal is $172 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 24-Sep 28.

now $172

Low $207

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to AUS is January, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $468. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $109

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $468

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Austin

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Austin

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$415

$381

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$415

$311

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$304

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$298

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$402

$329

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$281

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$415 → $311

25%

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

$399 → $298

25%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$253 → $172

32%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$402 → $329

18%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Austin

New Orleans - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Austin are below the typical level at $172.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $109 for New Orleans to Austin.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 6h 49m

The median flight duration from New Orleans to Austin is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Austin are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 45 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 8% of the time

Historically, 8% of prices for this route are considered good deals over a 90-day window.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good option for flights from New Orleans to Austin.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New Orleans.

📍 ~11 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International is a practical alternative for Austin travelers, but I-35 traffic can be congested.

Austin, United States

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$568

Save $283

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Austin

Today’s best flight deals from New Orleans to Austin

New Orleans to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Austin

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Austin

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Austin

Direct flights from New Orleans to Austin

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Austin

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Austin

New Orleans - Austin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 6h 49m

Frequent deals on this route

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals

Good prices are available 8% of the time

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Austin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Best Elite deals to Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

How early should I book New Orleans to Austin flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a New Orleans to Austin flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New Orleans to Austin?

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Austin?

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Austin?

Should I set a price alert for New Orleans to Austin flights?

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New Orleans to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Austin

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Austin

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Austin

Direct flights from New Orleans to Austin

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Austin

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Austin

New Orleans - Austin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 6h 49m

Frequent deals on this route

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals

Good prices are available 8% of the time

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Austin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Best Elite deals to Austin

Sep 25

Sep 24

Oct 02

Oct 08

Sep 29

Sep 23

Jan 21

Oct 08

Sep 10

Oct 31

Sep 16

Sep 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

How early should I book New Orleans to Austin flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a New Orleans to Austin flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New Orleans to Austin?