Direct flights from New Orleans to Austin
36 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to AUS.
Flight time: about 1h8m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA738 | 5:36a | 1h12m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA738 | 6:33a | 1h2m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA258 | 7:08a | 1h11m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2729 | 7:31a | 1h4m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2729 | 7:54a | 1h3m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3250 | 7:58a | 1h13m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2729 | 7:58a | 1h10m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3250 | 8:14a | 1h9m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2729 | 9:41a | 1h1m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3250 | 10:14a | 1h6m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2065 | 10:24a | 1h11m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2065 | 10:27a | 1h2m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2910 | 11:22a | 1h6m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1521 | 1:34p | 1h4m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1521 | 1:42p | 1h11m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4615 | 2:03p | 1h10m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2910 | 2:22p | 1h5m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4688 | 3:02p | 1h1m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:00p | 1h28m | Wed–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:11p | 59m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:26p | 1h10m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3095 | 4:29p | 1h3m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:36p | 59m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3095 | 4:41p | 1h11m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:49p | 1h8m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4086 | 5:02p | 1h12m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3095 | 5:06p | 1h23m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 5:10p | 1h1m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4086 | 5:22p | 1h14m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1010 | 7:04p | 1h20m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1010 | 7:24p | 1h3m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1010 | 7:27p | 1h4m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4909 | 9:12p | 1h13m | Sun |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 36 nonstop flights a week to Austin (AUS), operated by Delta and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Austin?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS) takes about 1h8m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Austin?
Driving from New Orleans to Austin takes about 7h 41m, covering roughly 514 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h8m.