Direct flights from New Orleans to Austin
34 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to AUS.
Flight time: about 1h4m 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 SWA4902 | 12:20a | 1h | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2976 | 6:08a | 1h5m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2976 | 6:21a | 1h3m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2976 | 6:26a | 1h1m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2976 | 7:09a | 1h1m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2977 | 8:18a | 1h2m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2977 | 8:26a | 1h3m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2977 | 10:47a | 1h6m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2977 | 11:04a | 1h1m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2977 | 11:33a | 1h4m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA311 | 2:14p | 1h4m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA311 | 2:52p | 1h2m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2496 | 3:04p | 1h2m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2496 | 3:33p | 1h5m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 3:51p | 1h19m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:06p | 1h6m | Mon–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 4:19p | 1h8m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:33p | 1h24m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 4:41p | 1h1m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 4:43p | 1h4m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 5:04p | 1h1m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA901 | 5:10p | 1h11m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 5:34p | 1h14m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 5:37p | 1h5m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4016 | 7:00p | 1h9m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4902 | 10:51p | 1h2m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4902 | 11:02p | 1h4m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4902 | 11:58p | 1h6m | Mon |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 34 nonstop flights a week to Austin (AUS), operated by SkyWest 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 1h4m 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 1h4m.