Austin to New Orleans (AUS–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 48 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h20-1h30 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | E7W | 1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 1 | E7W | 1h47 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 8 | 138 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 30m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Frontier. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MSY is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).