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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN771
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4604
WN Southwest
738
6:40 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3514
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1144
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN997
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 PM
EDT
11:35 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN471
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
MDT TA
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4169
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 AM
MDT TA
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1311
WN Southwest
738
11:50 AM
MDT TA
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3633
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
MDT TA
7:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to San Antonio
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 40m nonstop -2h behind 56 1-stop hubs

MSY–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 56 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 14 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h40-1h45 100%
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,442
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
MSY → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
SAT → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → SAT delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

MSY–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 to 1h 45m. The route covers 493 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSY to SAT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, EFD, TUL, MEM, ADS, AFW, SRQ, SDF, YYZ, APA, SAV, PBI, CLE, NAS, RIL, PHL, ASE, TEB, DSM, SNA, SJC, SJO, MCI, DFW, CHS, DCA, HOU, DAL, IAH, BWI, BNA, STL, MDW, ATL, MIA, DEN, RDU, DTW, ORD, MCO, CLT, PHX, LAS, TPA, SAN, JFK, LAX, SFO, IAD, SLC, EWR, MSP, SEA, FLL, BOS and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
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.
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 MSY to SAT

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SAT ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (793 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT).