Cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom International to Louis Armstrong from $79
Updated 2026-07-27
443 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 17m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International
Austin-Bergstrom International sits about 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin on a former air force base. Southwest carries the most passengers, with American, Delta and United running large operations and British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM flying nonstop to Europe. The single Barbara Jordan Terminal is served by CapMetro Route 20 and the faster Route 100 Airport Flyer, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes for $1.25 — far below the roughly $30 rideshare fare. Fares spike around SXSW in March, ACL in October and the Formula 1 weekend, so avoid those windows for the lowest prices.
Arriving in New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is 11 miles west of the French Quarter. Jefferson Transit E2 bus runs every 30 minutes to downtown for $2; rideshare to the Quarter runs $35–$50. Fares to MSY peak sharply around Mardi Gras (February) and Jazz Fest (late April–early May); summer (June–August) is consistently the cheapest despite Gulf-coast heat.
Who flies AUS to MSY?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 17m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 17m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 17m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 17m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 17m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 17m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 17m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 1h 17m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Austin to New Orleans FAQs
Direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) take approximately 1h 17m for the 443-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Louis Armstrong (MSY): Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the primary international airport for New Orleans. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.