Cheap Flights from MSY to SAT: When to Fly from New Orleans to San Antonio

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSY to SAT are

• July 16th to February 4th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and January 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MSY to SAT is late August to early September. Prices can be as high as $610 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $162 for Wednesday flights around late August to early September.

 

When to Fly to San Antonio

Flying from New Orleans, LA (MSY) to San Antonio, TX (SAT) will usually cost between $197 to $420 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late August to early September with an average ticket price of $209. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $389. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $180 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $252 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSY to SAT flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSY to SAT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSY to SAT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New Orleans. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.32, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SAT, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into MSY. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $145 (38%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $231. Return trip prices are from the SAT to MSY flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSY to SAT can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 52 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from MSY to SAT while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSY to SAT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 493 miles or 793 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSY to SAT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSY to SAT flight is about 1 hour 52 minutes.

How many flights go between New Orleans, LA and San Antonio, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 66 available flights from MSY to SAT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MSY to SAT tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 23% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 18% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SAT heading for MSY about 9 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in San Antonio, TX is about 2 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 4 minutes late
• Frontier: 42 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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