New Orleans to Austin (MSY–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–AUS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 442 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 32 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h27-1h35 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | E7W | 2h03 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→AUS | BTR→AUS | GPT→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 1h 10m | 1h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
MSY–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to AUS
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to AUS ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Lafayette (LFT).