Cheap flights from New Orleans to Austin
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 New Orleans to Austin and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $157 | SouthwestNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13 | The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin is currently $157 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $62 | Spirit1 stop11 hrWed, Apr 8 | The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Austin is currently $62 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $157 | SouthwestNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin is currently $157 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $320 | Frontier1 stop13 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Austin is currently $320 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $372 | DeltaNonstop2 hrSat, May 9 — Sun, May 10 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin is currently $372 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Austin takes 1 hr 25 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 New Orleans to Austin per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Austin is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $145 and $255.
Popular airlines from New Orleans to Austin
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 New Orleans to Austin 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 flightsMSY - AUSEvery day942 weekly connecting flightsMSY - AUSEvery day
- DeltaNonstopfrom $177Typical price: $145–4357 weekly nonstop flightsMSY - AUSEvery day220 weekly connecting flightsMSY - AUSEvery day
- Americanfrom $177Typical price: $170–420497 weekly connecting flightsMSY - AUSEvery day
- Unitedfrom $177Typical price: $165–350391 weekly connecting flightsMSY - AUSEvery day
- Alaskafrom $485Typical price: $560–1,50021 weekly connecting flightsMSY - AUSEvery day
- JetBluefrom $338Typical price: $310–88021 weekly connecting flightsMSY - AUSEvery day
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
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
Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Austin
The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Austin are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $95 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin 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 New Orleans to Austin is $157, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Austin is $177, flying from May 14 to May 18.
- The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Austin is $177, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Austin is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Austin is $485, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from New Orleans to Austin is $338, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin starts at $157 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Austin.
Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to Austin.
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 New Orleans to Austin 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 New Orleans to Austin.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 942 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Austin are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 942 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Austin are:
- Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 220 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
- American offers 497 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
- United offers 391 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
- JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Austin 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 New Orleans to Austin is $157, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Austin is $177, flying from May 14 to May 18.
- The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Austin is $177, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Austin is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Austin is $485, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from New Orleans to Austin is $338, flying from May 7 to May 11.
Southwest and Delta fly direct from New Orleans to Austin.
- There are 31 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Austin at price $320 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
Southwest and Delta fly direct from New Orleans to Austin.
- There are 31 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from New Orleans to Austin on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Austin start at $157 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Austin, 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 New Orleans and Austin start at $372 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Austin start at $157 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.
To book business class trips from New Orleans to Austin, 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 New Orleans and Austin starts at $320 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Austin at price $320 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Austin, 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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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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