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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4169
WN Southwest
B38M
6:57 AM
CDT TA
8:24 AM
CDT
1h 27m
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
WN3633
WN Southwest
738
6:30 PM
CDT TA
7:55 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN771
WN Southwest
738
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Antonio to New Orleans
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 25m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 8 738, 7S7, B38M 1h25-1h30 82%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (8 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
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,614
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 New Orleans from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SAT→MSY AUS→MSY
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6
Weekly flights 8 41
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 82%
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 25m to 1h 30m.

SAT–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
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 approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 493 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SAT to MSY. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, AGS, MEM, AUS, GPT, PNS, MKE, EFD, TYS, BHM, OKC, MTY, ASE, BCT, EGE, APA, CGF, CVG, SCF, NAS, TRM, ELP, OPF, SUA, PBI, SDF, PLS, PWK, RIL, CLD, SNA, RDU, HPN, GUA, SAV, RNO, HVN, SJC, TEB, BDL, PSM, PDX, DCA, CUN, FLL, ATL, IAH, IAD, DFW, CLT, PHX, DAL, BNA, HOU, BWI, SFO, TPA, STL, LAS, YYZ, MIA, DEN, MCI, EWR, SEA, ORD, LAX, MCO, SAN, MDW, MSP, PHL, JFK, SLC, DTW, BOS, ADS, LFT, ECP, XNA and SGR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 SAT to MSY

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

SAT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to MSY ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 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

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).