How long is the flight from Austin to New Orleans?

For as low as £144, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Austin in 1h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 443 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to New Orleans?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Austin to New Orleans on time: Aeromexico (86%), Southwest (70%), SkyWest Airlines (68%).

Can I find deals for flights from Austin to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Austin to New Orleans?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to New Orleans.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2026.

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Cheapest in	August
Average price	£266

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12:45-15:40

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Austin to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to New Orleans (average of £161). Flying from Austin to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of £266). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Austin to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Austin to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Austin to New Orleans flights typically cost between £200 and £342 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £137 on Southwest (1 Dec–3 Dec).

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How long is the flight from Austin to New Orleans?
For as low as £144, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Austin in 1h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 443 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to New Orleans?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Austin to New Orleans on time: Aeromexico (86%), Southwest (70%), SkyWest Airlines (68%).
Can I find deals for flights from Austin to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Austin to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to New Orleans (average of £161). Flying from Austin to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of £266). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Austin to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Austin to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Austin to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Austin to New Orleans flights typically cost between £200 and £342 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £137 on Southwest (1 Dec–3 Dec).

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Austin to New Orleans flights typically cost between £200 and £342 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £137 on Southwest (1 Dec–3 Dec).