New Orleans to San Antonio (MSY–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN771
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
CDT
7:50 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3514
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2708
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN997
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1487
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
CDT TA
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4169
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT TA
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3633
WN Southwest
738
6:30 PM
CDT TA
7:55 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New Orleans to San Antonio
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 40m nonstop 87 1-stop hubs

MSY–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h40 84%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 84% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 84% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to SAT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,596
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.

Other ways to reach San Antonio from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric MSY→SAT LFT→SAT
Distance from MSY 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 8
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Antonio is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.

MSY–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 493 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MSY to SAT. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, ADS, TUL, PWA, EFD, ECP, MAF, LFT, MEM, OMA, FTW, SAV, SRQ, TLC, FTY, AFW, GVL, BHM, PWK, SDF, SCF, ORL, OKC, OPF, APF, APA, NAS, CVG, SUS, PBI, MSN, SUA, UST, BCT, CHS, ASE, SNA, TEB, RDU, BED, TTN, CLE, FCM, JAC, RIL, CHO, DSM, PLS, TRM, PDX, SJC, SJO, IAH, DFW, MIA, JWN, FLL, PHL, DAL, BWI, HOU, CLT, DEN, DCA, ATL, MCI, TPA, BNA, STL, ORD, MDW, YYZ, LAX, MCO, PHX, SAN, LAS, SFO, JFK, MSP, IAD, SEA, DTW, SLC, EWR, CUN and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAT to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSY to SAT

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SAT ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (793 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 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 Lafayette (LFT).