How to get from New Orleans to San Antonio: connecting flights, about 5h 25m total

Flights from New Orleans to San Antonio

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Best fares from New Orleans to San Antonio

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Cheapest one-way $104 1 December 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $104 1 December 2026, WN Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $104

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Houston: 5h 25m
two tickets, via Dallas: $113
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 506 mi (815 km)

fastest

Via Houston

5h 25m

with the connection

New Orleans to Houston flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to San Antonio: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to San Antonio flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $369

Via Dallas

5h 45m

with the connection

New Orleans to Dallas flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to San Antonio: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to San Antonio flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $113

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From New Orleans to cities closest to San Antonio

New Orleans to Austin Austin: 73 mi (118 km) from San Antonio, flight 1h 35m from $150 New Orleans to Houston Houston: 188 mi (303 km) from San Antonio, flight 1h 20m from $85 New Orleans to Dallas Dallas: 252 mi (406 km) from San Antonio, flight 1h 35m from $33 New Orleans to Phoenix Phoenix: 847 mi (1,363 km) from San Antonio, flight 3h 35m from $126 New Orleans to Atlanta Atlanta: 882 mi (1,419 km) from San Antonio, flight 1h 29m from $54 New Orleans to Cancun Cancun: 923 mi (1,486 km) from San Antonio, flight 2h from $294

To San Antonio from cities closest to New Orleans

Houston to San Antonio Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 5m from $223 Atlanta to San Antonio Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 39m from $168 Dallas to San Antonio Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 10m from $80 Tampa to San Antonio Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 50m from $180 Charlotte to San Antonio Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 8m Miami to San Antonio Miami: 669 mi (1,077 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 21m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Houston.

What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to San Antonio?

Via Houston: 1h 20m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 5h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from New Orleans to San Antonio with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $113. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between New Orleans and San Antonio?

Houston (5h 25m total) and Dallas (5h 45m total).

How far is San Antonio from New Orleans?

506 mi (815 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.