Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to San Antonio? 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 New Orleans to San Antonio vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 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 New Orleans to San Antonio for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
MSY - SAT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-02
MSY - SAT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-04
MSY - SAT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
New Orleans to San Antonio flight facts
Distance
493 mi
794 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Antonio is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in San Antonio
SAT · San Antonio Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Austin · Austin is 66 mi from San Antonio
Flights New Orleans - Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi is 135 mi from San Antonio
Flights New Orleans - Waco · Waco is 161 mi from San Antonio
Flights Pensacola - San Antonio · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to San Antonio
Selected hotels for your next stay
San Antonio (United States)
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
From 15,000 Pts or $439
San Antonio (United States)
Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk
From 15,000 Pts or $231
San Antonio, TX (USA)
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
From Pts or $322
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to San Antonio 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 New Orleans to San Antonio.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to San Antonio.
New Orleans and San Antonio are about 493 miles (794 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 493-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.
San Antonio is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in San Antonio: San Antonio Intl (SAT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Antonio, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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