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New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Cheapest price
$252
Average price
$558
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Flights per day
59
Distance
815 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA will cost around $558 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $252.
It's difficult to get from San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.
AA2616 · AA2157
AA1961 · AA1455
AA2342 · AA1684
AA2616 · AA2212
AA2759 · AA3254
UA469 · UA491
UA410 · UA575
UA404 · UA2140
UA2827 · UA2385
AA2616 · AA2157Flights from San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $89 but you can travel from only $50 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:10. The fastest flight covers the 506 miles (815 km) distance in 3h 11m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 506 miles (815 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 3h 11m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA flights for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2342 · AA2212 | 6:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h28 | 11:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2342+ AA3787 | 6:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h29 | 10:29 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1718 · AA2384 | 6:11 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h03 | 1:14 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2233 · UA2468 | 6:27 AM San Antonio International Airport | 8h17 | 2:44 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2233 · UA782 | 6:27 AM San Antonio International Airport | 11h36 | 6:03 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1332 · UA3658 | 6:40 AM San Antonio International Airport | 10h09 | 4:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1332 · UA1850 | 6:40 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h15 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1332 · UA1761 | 6:40 AM San Antonio International Airport | 16h06 | 10:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA471 · UA2042 | 7:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 14h49 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3098 · AA2212 | 7:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h28 | 11:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1241 · AA1701 | 7:05 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h44 | 2:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA632 · AA1423 | 7:28 AM San Antonio International Airport | 10h42 | 6:10 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA2385 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h31 | 1:14 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA575 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 3h18 | 11:01 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA410 · UA2124 · UA3658 | 7:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 9h06 | 4:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2377+ AA4280 | 8:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h19 | 2:19 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2853 · UA1541 | 8:53 AM San Antonio International Airport | 12h41 | 9:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1631 · AA1455 | 9:27 AM San Antonio International Airport | 13h32 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1631+ AA4280 | 9:27 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h52 | 2:19 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2827 · UA2385 | 9:37 AM San Antonio International Airport | 3h37 | 1:14 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2759 · AA3254 | 10:59 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h12 | 5:11 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2759 · AA1455 | 10:59 AM San Antonio International Airport | 12h00 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6278 · UA6173 | 11:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h16 | 5:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6278 · UA1493 | 11:43 AM San Antonio International Airport | 4h44 | 4:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2250 · UA2042 | 12:01 PM San Antonio International Airport | 9h48 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA413 · AA3254 | 12:40 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h31 | 5:11 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA413 · AA1455 | 12:40 PM San Antonio International Airport | 10h19 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2824 · UA1761 | 1:25 PM San Antonio International Airport | 9h21 | 10:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2738+ AA3698 | 1:33 PM San Antonio International Airport | 10h12 | 11:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1261 · UA782 | 1:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 28h23 | 5:58 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1261 · UA1309 | 1:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 19h36 | 9:11 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1261 · UA2468 | 1:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 25h09 | 2:44 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1007 · UA1541 | 1:39 PM San Antonio International Airport | 7h55 | 9:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1455+ AA4039 | 1:43 PM San Antonio International Airport | 9h16 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6281 · UA2140 | 2:15 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h36 | 7:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6281 · UA6173 | 2:15 PM San Antonio International Airport | 3h44 | 5:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2609 · AA1455 | 2:45 PM San Antonio International Airport | 8h14 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2609 · AA2237 | 2:45 PM San Antonio International Airport | 7h01 | 9:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA404 · UA2140 | 4:18 PM San Antonio International Airport | 3h33 | 7:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA404 · UA1696 | 4:18 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h31 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2237+ AA3576 | 4:22 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h24 | 9:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1455+ AA3576 | 4:22 PM San Antonio International Airport | 6h37 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2479 · UA1541 | 4:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 28h59 | 9:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2479 · UA2273 | 4:35 PM San Antonio International Airport | 21h04 | 1:39 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1316 · UA1850 | 5:32 PM San Antonio International Airport | 19h23 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1316 · UA3658 | 5:32 PM San Antonio International Airport | 23h17 | 4:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1455+ AA4170 | 5:54 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h05 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2237+ AA4170 | 5:54 PM San Antonio International Airport | 3h52 | 9:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2323 · UA2474 | 5:57 PM San Antonio International Airport | 5h29 | 11:26 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2323 · UA1696 | 5:57 PM San Antonio International Airport | 3h52 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1455+ AA3742 | 7:10 PM San Antonio International Airport | 3h49 | 10:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA5658 · UA2474 | 7:20 PM San Antonio International Airport | 4h06 | 11:26 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
AA2616 · AA2157 | 5:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 3h40 | 8:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2616 · AA2212 | 5:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 6h28 | 11:28 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2616 · AA1684 | 5:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h26 | 10:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA575 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 5h31 | 11:01 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA469 · UA491 | 5:30 AM San Antonio International Airport | 3h16 | 8:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1464 · UA2273 | 5:40 AM San Antonio International Airport | 7h59 | 1:39 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1464 · UA1541 | 5:40 AM San Antonio International Airport | 15h54 | 9:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Powerful museum using immersive exhibits to explain World War II through personal stories, artifacts, and major military history.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to Southern art, design, and culture in a contemporary warehouse district setting.
The city’s most famous neighborhood, packed with historic architecture, music, courtyards, and essential New Orleans street life.
Lively public square facing St. Louis Cathedral, ideal for architecture, performers, and a classic introduction to the city.
Vast urban park with oak groves, lagoons, museums, and trails, offering one of the best green escapes in New Orleans.
A hearty Creole rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood. It reflects Spanish, French, and local influences central to New Orleans cooking.
A rich Louisiana stew usually made with roux, okra or filé, and seafood or sausage. It is a signature dish of Creole and Cajun tradition.
A classic po' boy is a French bread sandwich stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef. It is one of the city's most iconic everyday foods.
Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
Casual landmark for classic po' boys and fried seafood. Expect a lively, old-school New Orleans atmosphere near the French Quarter.
Historic coffee stand best known for beignets and chicory café au lait. It is busy, informal, and one of the city's essential stops.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but food and transit are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA flights use the San Antonio International Airport to New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX and New Orleans, LA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Antonio International Airport is 11 km from San Antonio city centre. Public transport options include:
San Antonio International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both terminals, including Tex-Mex and American cuisine. Top options include La Gloria and Rosario's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals near the ticketing and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Antonio International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Antonio International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Hilton San Antonio Airport..
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance..
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