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

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493 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2712
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
CDT TA
12:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2986
WN Southwest
737
3:45 PM
CDT TA
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 35m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4951
WN Southwest
B38M
1:05 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 35m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN311
WN Southwest
737
1:45 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
1h 35m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 3h 3m WN WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 3h 11m ACCMEK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 3h 25m EJAJTLWN WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 38m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 47m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 5h 15m EJAF9WN EJAF9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 5h 18m WN MXNKWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 38m AABA AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 5h 46m AAQR AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Antonio to New Orleans
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 493 mi 1h 30m nonstop

SAT–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5 737, 7S7 1h30-1h35 50%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 50%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to MSY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,528
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
SAT → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SAT→MSY AUS→MSY CRP→MSY
Distance from SAT 67 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 6 40 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 25m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.

SAT–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 493 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAT to MSY: Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Love Field.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS and CRP. 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 SAT to MSY

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to MSY is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (793 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 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 Austin (AUS) and Corpus Christi (CRP).