New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS) flights

An economy award from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 443 miles (713 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Houston and Dallas and more.
How many miles MSY to AUS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MSY to AUS
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book MSY to AUS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSY to AUS with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Bentonville (XNA)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way






- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way



MSY to AUS: common questions
How many miles does MSY to AUS cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to AUS?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS).
How far is New Orleans from Austin by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Austin (AUS) are 443 miles (713 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSY to AUS award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and Austin?
The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU), Dallas (DAL), Dallas (DFW) and Memphis (MEM). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
