There are 5 ways to get from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
2h 45m$391–952Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
10h 29m$84–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Austin to New Orleans-MSY487.1 mi
8h 46mDrive 487.1 mi
- Drive from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 487.1 mi
8h 46m$89–129Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SAT - MSY
4h 49m$99–524
Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $390 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport via UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Austin and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 454 miles. The road distance is 489.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 29m.
Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Austin to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Austin to New Orleans-MSY
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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