Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 32 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Austin and New Orleans have the same timezone — UTC-5.
For the first departure, hop on the 05:30 flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. If you'd like to set off later, the latest flight is at 22:45. With 28 flights every week from MSY to AUS, you can pick the one that works best for you.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSY and AUS are:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
Dallas Love Field
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is $91. The cheapest price for a return flight is $166. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MSY to AUS.
The cheapest month for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 52 minutes.
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Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near AUS:
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Austin. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Austin in April.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from MSY to AUS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Austin
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All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Texas State Capitol, Barton Springs Pool and Historic 6th Street Mural are essential stops on your Austin itinerary.
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