Austin to New Orleans (AUS–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
456 mi 1h 21m nonstop +2h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and NEW, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to NEW.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
68
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → NEW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
NEW → AUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric AUS→NEW HOU→NEW
Distance from AUS 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 1h 21m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Lakefront Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · NEW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
456 mi / 734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m.
Getting to AUS

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–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance456 mi / 734 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Lakefront Airport take approximately 1h 21m. The route covers 456 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, TUL, YYZ, BCT, MCO, MDW, DFW, CMH, TPA, FLL, MIA, SCF, VNY, ORD, IAD, LAS, ELH, BOS, SNA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from NEW to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to NEW

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to NEW ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).