Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Austin?

Historically, a significant majority of flights from New Orleans to Austin are direct, accounting for 90% of observed routes across the trailing quarter. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that travelers can usually find non-stop options for this route, making for a more convenient journey.

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. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 3 hours and 49 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 713 kilometers. Travelers should account for the increased travel time if their itinerary includes a stopover.

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

Historically, deals for flights from New Orleans to Austin are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value tickets occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these frequent changes and secure a favorable fare. Given the consistent availability of deals, an alert can help travelers capitalize on price drops.

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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 0.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from New Orleans to Austin are rare, you'll most often find itineraries with multiple stops.

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

If you're wondering 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 of $141, followed by June at $227.

A typical journey from New Orleans to Austin, including connections, takes approximately 6h 49m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover. You should factor in this travel time when planning your trip.

The distance between New Orleans and Austin is 713 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience compared to longer international or transcontinental flights.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Austin

Regular price: $205 - $365

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 $205 and $365. The current lowest deal is $156 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 3.

now $156

Low $205

High $365

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Austin

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$313

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$351

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$282

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$313

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$246

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$284

$258

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$476 → $303

36%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$491 → $344

30%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$491 → $350

29%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$476 → $358

25%

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 MSY to AUS are below the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January ($109) and September ($141) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 6h 49m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 90% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deutsche Luft Hansa provides direct flights on this route, with one deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from New Orleans to Austin.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is the most affordable option for flights from New Orleans to Austin.

📍 ~10 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

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

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$158

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$826

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Sep 10

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$976

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Sep 23

Austin, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,005

$537

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From MSY

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Oct 10

Austin, United States

78% AI deal score

$815

$485

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Dec 19

Austin, United States

77% AI deal score

$837

$517

Save $320

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From MSY

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Sep 14

Austin, United States

77% AI deal score

$836

$532

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Sep 11

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77% AI deal score

$1,016

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Sep 16

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$1,012

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Sep 19

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Sep 16

Austin, United States

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$1,023

$607

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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 7-13 days out sees an average price of $419, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $689. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made more than 28 days in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $303 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $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 significantly higher, with 75% of deals observed at $566 or less. By comparing offers to the $227 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Austin are 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. The annual median price for this route is $305, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $205 - $365

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 $205 and $365. The current lowest deal is $156 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 3.

now $156

Low $205

High $365

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Austin

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$313

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$351

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$282

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$313

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$246

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Austin

New Orleans (MSY) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$284

$258

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$476 → $303

36%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$491 → $344

30%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$491 → $350

29%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$476 → $358

25%

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 MSY to AUS are below the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January ($109) and September ($141) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 6h 49m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 90% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deutsche Luft Hansa provides direct flights on this route, with one deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from New Orleans to Austin.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is the most affordable option for flights from New Orleans to Austin.

📍 ~10 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

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

Austin, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,023

$607

Save $416

United Airlines

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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.

The median flight time is 6h 49m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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 16

Dec 08

Sep 23

Sep 10

Sep 23

Oct 10

Dec 19

Sep 14

Sep 11

Sep 16

Sep 19

Sep 16

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.

The median flight time is 6h 49m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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 16

Dec 08

Sep 23

Sep 10

Sep 23

Oct 10

Dec 19

Sep 14

Sep 11

Sep 16

Sep 19

Sep 16

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?