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Cheap Flight Deals from Austin to New Orleans (AUS-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to New Orleans

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to New Orleans.
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6:10 am - 7:02 pmAUS-MSY
12h 52m1 stop
7:52 pm - 12:58 pmMSY-AUS
17h 06m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Sat, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 12
10:04 am - 2:37 pmAUS-MSY
28h 33m1 stop
3:25 pm - 8:44 amMSY-AUS
17h 19m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
5:42 pm - 7:19 pmAUS-MSY
1h 37mnonstop
5:40 pm - 7:26 pmMSY-AUS
1h 46mnonstop
$157Delta
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Mon, Apr 28 - Sat, May 3
11:32 am - 5:55 pmAUS-MSY
6h 23m1 stop
5:08 am - 10:32 amMSY-AUS
5h 24m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 13
9:50 pm - 11:05 pmAUS-MSY
1h 15mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:45 amMSY-AUS
1h 35mnonstop
$165Southwest
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
7:40 am - 9:17 amAUS-MSY
1h 37mnonstop
7:10 pm - 12:27 amMSY-AUS
5h 17m1 stop
$167Delta
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Mon, Apr 28 - Thu, May 8
11:25 am - 8:10 pmAUS-MSY
8h 45m1 stop
9:41 pm - 10:17 amMSY-AUS
12h 36m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 22
7:34 pm - 11:15 pmAUS-MSY
3h 41m1 stop
5:00 am - 8:26 amMSY-AUS
3h 26m1 stop
$178United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 16
5:15 pm - 11:30 pmAUS-MSY
6h 15m1 stop
6:10 am - 7:45 amMSY-AUS
1h 35mnonstop
$181Southwest
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
5:05 am - 8:59 amAUS-MSY
3h 54m1 stop
5:00 am - 8:41 amMSY-AUS
3h 41m1 stop
$203United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 30

Expert advice for your flight from Austin to New Orleans

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Austin to New Orleans journey.
Airlines
Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with extra luggage.


Southwest offers free cancellation up to 10 minutes before departure, providing flexibility for last-minute changes.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.


Download the American Airlines app for access to an extensive library of movies and TV series.

Airports
AUS

Expect long security lines at AUS, especially before 8 am. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about AUSby Harriet Baskas
MSY

For a quick ride to New Orleans, rideshares and taxis are available outside Level 1, door 7 at MSY.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and AUS

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Flights from Austin to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Find cheap flights to New Orleans

Planning a trip from Austin to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Austin, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Austin to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $242 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $358 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Austin to New Orleans

When to book flights from Austin to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Austin to New Orleans

  • Where are the ATMs located at MSY Airport?

    ATM machines are located throughout the terminal, both pre and post-security. Additionally, you can utilize the services of the Whitney Bank in Concourse C.

  • Can you rent a car at MSY Airport?

    There's a Consolidated Car Rental Facility at MSY. Take a shuttle to the facility at the Long Term Parking Garage. Just exit the terminal on Level 1 to get there. Some of the car rental agencies available include National, Hertz, Thrifty, Payless, Alamo, Budget, and Avis, all of which you can book through KAYAK.

  • Which airline should you fly with from AUS to MSY?

    If you want to save time, book your nonstop flight early with American Airlines or Southwest Airlines. American Airlines and United Airlines both have lounges you can access with your airline ticket at AUS. There's also a United Lounge at MSY.

  • What services are available at New Orleans Airport?

    There's a Mother's Room to care for babies, luggage storage in Level 1, live music, a meditation room on Level 2, and pet relief areas located both airside and landside. Smoking areas are available at the upper and lower ramps outside the terminal.

  • Which terminal will I use at AUS for this route?

    Austin Airport has two terminals. You will use the Barbara Jordan terminal, where you'll find all the airlines flying this route.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to New Orleans was $55 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Austin Bergstrom. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to New Orleans?

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Austin and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $306 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $227 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Austin to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Austin to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Austin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $230 or less round-trip.
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is about 14 miles from downtown Austin. One of the most convenient ways to get there is via the Capital Metro Airport Bus that runs to and from the airport every 15min or so along Route 20.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is also approximately 14 miles from downtown New Orleans. To get to New Orleans City Center, take the RTA's Airport Express bus number 202 from the airport terminals. The JET E1 Veterans bus can also get you there.
  • There are three parking options at Austin Airport if you'd rather drive yourself there. The Red Garage charges approximately $20 per day, the Blue Garage around $10 per day, and the Economy Parking Lot about $8 per day.
  • You'll find several non-stop flights with American Airlines and Southwest. Most of their frequent flights, though, make one stop before landing in New Orleans. For this route, you can also book one-stop flights with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
  • If your flight is delayed at Austin Airport, there are several on-site hotels. The Hyatt Place Austin Airport is located on the airport grounds and provides free shuttles. Alternatively, opt for the Hilton Austin Airport, which is also on the airport grounds and offers free shuttles to the hotel.
  • If you only have a few hours to your flight at AUS, you can go in search of the arts by local artists displayed throughout the airport or attend the live music performances on stage that usually take place at several venues in the airport between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Get a foot or chair massage at Knot Anymore at gates 7 and 13 of the Barbara Jordan Terminal, or go to the observation deck adjacent to the runway.
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Prefer to fly direct from Austin to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Austin Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Thursday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Friday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Saturday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Tuesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Wednesday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Thursday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Friday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

Saturday

Delta, KLM, Southwest

Delta, KLM, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, Southwest

Delta, Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Austin to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4411 reviews
7.1Food
8.7Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
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Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025ATL - LGA
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Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

The plane wasn’t full, so we got the best seats

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

With early bird check in, I might start flying southwest again.

Very helpful, convenient, nice crew members, no extra fees, helped us saving 4 hrs of travel by booking is on an earlier flight

Because of storms in St Louis, plane was diverted to Kansas City. After about 1 hour stay went back to st Louis to finally reach distanation. Made for long day. But southwest took care of us. Can't fight mother nature

We stood on the tarmac for over an hour. Very bad turbulence the whole ride. Very to get to the restroom.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Flight crew was amazing! I don't like that the Polaris seats are side-by-side.

Everything was awful Flight attendant was condescending, rude and not helpful at all. Small outdated plane. No service, uncomfortable seats. Flight attendant was really the worst. He used hand gestures to communicate instead of words and whenever he used words he was condescending.

The entertainment would not work. The comfort of the seats leaves something to be desired, pretty uncomfortable.

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Cancelled and rebooked twice in one day with a drop in seat class. Not good at all.

This was a pleasant, short flight and the crew was friendly.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Small plane, so no entertainment. Hour delay! Nobody explained wht the delay was all about.

Same problems with delays in Dallas. This was weather related and due to the incoming flight being delayed. This was the flight that was delayed due to a missing flashlight which turned out not to be missing.

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

Only thing that I liked it that I got to my destination safely, otherwise American Airlines stinks.

The plane flew smoothly and the crew was polite and kind. We loved our flight!

They changed our departure time 6 times before I even reached the airport. Delayed, Ontime, Delayed Back on time, Then Delayed. We finally boarded the plane and then we had to sit on the runway for over an hour only to be told they were taking us back to the gate for an additional 2 hour delay. Lack of communication and a complete waste of time! Never again!

Great! First time flying with Spirit and I definitely loved it!

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

The flight itself was good. Definitely a no frills flight. Pay for what on flight, drink, snack. Flight was delayed to start with, then after boarding and doors closed, still sat there for another 40mins before backing out for departure. When heading back home, there were 2 delays that put me back home 2hrs later than expected. Both times I had people waiting.

I couldn't understand the crew when they announced it was a new plane and there was therefore no wifi, huh? Seriously lame for 2025!

I did not fly Spirit. Connie fraudulently used my email to book her flight. I do not know Connie!

Boarding attendant was rude. Crew on the plan were more interested in talking amongst themselves and did not ask parentage if they needed anything or even walk down the isles.

Flight was ok with exception of the multiple delays. As with all Spirit flights, the sights are extremely uncomfortable and lack leg space. However, the price savings is the plus.

Easy! As long as you don’t mind no frills, our flight was enjoyable and on time

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