Cheap Flights from Austin to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Austin to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Austin to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Austin to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,870–8,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Austin to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
AUS - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,870 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-03
AUS - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,870 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-05
AUS - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,870 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-07
AUS - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 7,870 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-08
AUS - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,870 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-02
AUS - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
Austin to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
443 mi
713 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
New Orleans is in the same time zone as Austin.
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Antonio - New Orleans · San Antonio is 66 mi from Austin
Flights Austin - Mobile · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Flights Houston - New Orleans · Houston is 140 mi from Austin
Flights Austin - Jackson · Jackson is 161 mi from New Orleans
Flights Austin - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Austin to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
AUS - MSY
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
AUS - MSY
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 17,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
AUS - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
AUS - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
AUS - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
AUS - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Austin to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Austin to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Austin to New Orleans.
Austin and New Orleans are about 443 miles (713 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 443-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is in the same time zone as Austin.
Departures from Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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