Cheap Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from San Antonio to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to New Orleans 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 San Antonio to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
SAT - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-02
SAT - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-03
SAT - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
San Antonio to New Orleans 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
New Orleans is in the same time zone as San Antonio.
Airports in San Antonio
SAT · San Antonio Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Austin - New Orleans · Austin is 66 mi from San Antonio
Flights San Antonio - Lake Charles · Lake Charles is 178 mi from New Orleans
Flights San Antonio - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from San Antonio to New Orleans
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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Antonio to New Orleans.
San Antonio and New Orleans 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.
New Orleans is in the same time zone as San Antonio.
Departures from San Antonio: San Antonio Intl (SAT). 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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