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

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WN471
WN Southwest
737
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Antonio to New Orleans
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

SAT–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 47 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 14 737, 738, 7M8 1h20-1h25 68%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
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
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to MSY.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,560
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → SAT
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
76%
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
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 14 71
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.

SAT–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 493 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SAT to MSY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, AUS, APF, PBI, ASE, SCF, EGE, SDF, BCT, SAV, PLS, YYZ, PHL, CUN, FLL, TPA, DCA, IAH, HOU, DFW, DAL, CLT, ATL, STL, PHX, BNA, LAX, BWI, MIA, SFO, MCO, MCI, LAS, DEN, SAN, ORD, MDW, EWR, SEA, SLC, IAD, DTW, MSP, ADS, ECP, BOS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Antonio.
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.
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. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to MSY ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 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

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).