Cheap flights from Austin to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights$159
SouthwestNonstop2 hrSat, Aug 8 — Mon, Aug 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight$69
DeltaNonstop2 hrWed, Sep 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to New Orleans is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway$258
Frontier1 stop25 hrSat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to New Orleans is currently $258
Cheapest business class flights$399
DeltaNonstop2 hrSat, Sep 12 — Mon, Sep 14
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans is currently $399
Fastest flight1 hr 20 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Austin to New Orleans takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–300
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–325

Popular airlines from Austin to New Orleans

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $155–330
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
    938 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $159
    Typical price: $155–475
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
    219 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
  • American
    from $180
    Typical price: $175–440
    525 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
  • United
    from $179
    Typical price: $170–395
    364 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $701
    Typical price: $570–1,400
    21 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day
  • JetBlue
    from $433
    Typical price: $390–890
    21 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - MSYEvery day

Popular airports near Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    AustinUnited States24 min6 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    DallasUnited States3 hr 15 min186 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    HoustonUnited States2 hr 44 min144 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San AntonioUnited States1 hr 18 min66 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New OrleansUnited States17 min11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton RougeUnited States1 hr 23 min75 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    GulfportUnited States1 hr 13 min68 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    PensacolaUnited States3 hr 1 min176 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 $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to New Orleans is $159, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to New Orleans is $159, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to New Orleans is $180, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to New Orleans is $179, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to New Orleans is $701, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Austin to New Orleans is $433, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans starts at $159 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, Sep 16.
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.
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 27 nonstop flights and 938 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 219 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • American offers 525 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • United offers 364 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska 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).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and New Orleans.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to New Orleans is $159, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to New Orleans is $159, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to New Orleans is $180, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to New Orleans is $179, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to New Orleans is $701, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Austin to New Orleans is $433, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 23.
Southwest and Delta fly direct from Austin to New Orleans.
  • There are 27 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.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and New Orleans at price $258 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
Southwest and Delta fly direct from Austin to New Orleans.
  • There are 27 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.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
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 $159 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10 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 $399 from Sat, Sep 12 to Mon, Sep 14 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and New Orleans start at $159 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and New Orleans starts at $258 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and New Orleans at price $258 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
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.

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