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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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to New Orleans.
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7:37 am - 9:19 amAUS-MSY
1h 42mnonstop
9:59 am - 11:43 amMSY-AUS
1h 44mnonstop
$157Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
7:25 pm - 7:02 amAUS-MSY
11h 37m1 stop
10:22 am - 6:20 pmMSY-AUS
7h 58m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 15
9:25 pm - 10:45 pmAUS-MSY
1h 20mnonstop
5:40 am - 10:05 amMSY-AUS
4h 25m1 stop
$167Southwest
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Fri, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 20
5:42 pm - 12:15 amAUS-MSY
6h 33m1 stop
5:12 am - 9:38 amMSY-AUS
4h 26m1 stop
$177American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
8:30 am - 9:50 amAUS-MSY
1h 20mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:45 amMSY-AUS
1h 35mnonstop
$187Southwest
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Thu, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 20
5:00 am - 10:49 amAUS-MSY
5h 49m1 stop
5:00 am - 8:41 amMSY-AUS
3h 41m1 stop
$222United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Sun, May 4
8:15 pm - 12:15 amAUS-MSY
4h 00m1 stop
7:39 pm - 11:49 pmMSY-AUS
4h 10m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
2:04 pm - 8:09 pmAUS-MSY
6h 05m1 stop
2:18 pm - 11:59 pmMSY-AUS
9h 41m2 stops
$266United Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Wed, May 14
5:35 pm - 11:49 amAUS-MSY
18h 14m3 stops
4:42 pm - 8:41 amMSY-AUS
15h 59m2 stops
$813Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 20
7:00 am - 5:54 amAUS-MSY
22h 54m1 stop
9:57 am - 3:18 pmMSY-AUS
29h 21m2 stops
$829Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 2

Expert advice for your flight from Austin to New Orleans 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your 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

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to New Orleans flights

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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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 Sunday. On your return trip to Austin, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, 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 May, where tickets cost $228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $363 and $340 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

March

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $157 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?

    American Airlines, Delta, 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 $303 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $216 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 $78 or less one-way and $157 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4275 reviews
8.7Crew
7.1Food
8.1Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

2.0 MediocreAndre, Mar 2025DEN - LIT
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1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

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

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

The WiFi didn't seem as fast as it normally is

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

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.

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

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

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Flight crew was great. Spirit leaves a lot to be desired in terms of comfort.

Worst Airplane ride I ever have taken... My purchased seat was changed without my consent

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Boarding was not clear; no announcement about delay. My sister and kid were seated separately for me and even though there were tons of seats up front, they wouldn't let us switch.

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!

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