Cheap flights from Austin to New Orleans
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to New Orleans and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $157 | SouthwestNonstop2 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans is currently $157 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $62 | Spirit1 stop6 hrTue, Apr 14 | The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to New Orleans is currently $62 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $360 | Frontier1 stop22 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to New Orleans is currently $360 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $417 | United1 stop4 hrSat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans is currently $417 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 20 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to New Orleans takes 1 hr 20 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Austin to New Orleans per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Austin to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $145 and $270.
Popular airlines from Austin to New Orleans
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Austin to New Orleans in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $157Typical price: $135–33031 weekly nonstop flightsAUS - MSYEvery day982 weekly connecting flightsAUS - MSYEvery day
- DeltaNonstopfrom $247Typical price: $145–4507 weekly nonstop flightsAUS - MSYEvery day232 weekly connecting flightsAUS - MSYEvery day
- Americanfrom $238Typical price: $170–420484 weekly connecting flightsAUS - MSYEvery day
- Unitedfrom $177Typical price: $165–365376 weekly connecting flightsAUS - MSYEvery day
- JetBluefrom $323Typical price: $310–96021 weekly connecting flightsAUS - MSYEvery day
- Spiritfrom $292Typical price: $180–33521 weekly connecting flightsAUS - MSYEvery day
Popular airports near Austin
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Austin center and popularity with travelers.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States23 min6 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 14 min186 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States2 hr 44 min144 mi
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT)San AntonioUnited States1 hr 16 min66 mi
Popular airports near New Orleans
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New Orleans center and popularity with travelers.
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)New OrleansUnited States17 min11 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)Baton RougeUnited States1 hr 23 min75 mi
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS)PensacolaUnited States3 hr176 mi
- Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)GulfportUnited States1 hr 13 min68 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to New Orleans
The cheapest flights from Austin to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $95 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $62.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to New Orleans is $157, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to New Orleans is $247, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
- The cheapest American flight from Austin to New Orleans is $238, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest United flight from Austin to New Orleans is $177, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Austin to New Orleans is $323, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Austin to New Orleans is $292, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans starts at $157 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Tue, Apr 14.
1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Austin to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to New Orleans.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 982 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Other popular airlines flying from Austin to New Orleans are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 982 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Other popular airlines flying from Austin to New Orleans are:
- Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 232 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- American offers 484 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- United offers 376 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $62.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to New Orleans is $157, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to New Orleans is $247, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
- The cheapest American flight from Austin to New Orleans is $238, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest United flight from Austin to New Orleans is $177, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Austin to New Orleans is $323, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Austin to New Orleans is $292, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.
Southwest and Delta fly direct from Austin to New Orleans.
- There are 31 Southwest direct flights from Austin to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Delta direct flights from Austin to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and New Orleans at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest and Delta fly direct from Austin to New Orleans.
- There are 31 Southwest direct flights from Austin to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Delta direct flights from Austin to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Austin to New Orleans on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and New Orleans start at $157 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and New Orleans start at $417 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and New Orleans start at $157 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Austin to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and New Orleans starts at $360 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and New Orleans at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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