Austin to New Orleans (AUS–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 442 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 31 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h20-1h48 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | E75L | 1h37 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 3 | E7W | 1h39 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MSY | SAT→MSY | IAH→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 8 | 152 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 25m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to MSY
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MSY ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
126 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DWH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).