Travelling from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Austin.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 25 weekly Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your AUS to MSY flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to New Orleans, the United States. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Delta tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AUS to MSY flights, with 87.95% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between AUS and MSY:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
At the moment, R 1,077 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,153. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUS to MSY if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AUS to MSY.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
77% of flights that depart Austin-Bergstrom Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Austin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
If you're getting in on a late Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MSY:
Grab a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car and discover New Orleans and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. For a quieter experience, visit New Orleans in March.
Book your flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport for August if you want to explore New Orleans during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUS to MSY in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Montgomery, roughly 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site are key highlights.
