New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS) flights
Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 445-mile flight takes about 1h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 445 mi · 716 km
- Flight time
- 1h 31m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 61%
Airlines flying MSY to AUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 27 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 152,120 | 1h 28m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175 | 21,583 | 1h 42m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to AUS flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 8:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 738Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 6:55am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 258Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2729Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 9:15am | 15 | 87% |
| WN 3250Southwest Airlines | 7:55am | 9:20am | 13 | 92% |
| WN 2065Southwest Airlines | 10:20am | 11:50am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2910Southwest Airlines | 10:50am | 12:20pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 1521Southwest Airlines | 1:30pm | 3:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4615Southwest Airlines | 1:35pm | 3:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4688Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 4:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 4016Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:59pm | 5:46pm | 31 | 76% |
| WN 3095Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 5:40pm | 12 | 27% |
| WN 4086Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 6:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1010Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 8:00pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 4909Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MSY to AUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,976 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 3pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,539 | 77% | 14 min | 0.4% |
| Delta Air Lines | 433 | 78% | 19 min | 0.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 233 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 113 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 78 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 148 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 106 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 102 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 78 | 71% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 83 | 65% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 112 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 161 | 57% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 372 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 44 | 59% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 84 | 82% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 60 | 70% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 88 | 68% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 68 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 181 | 12,220 | |
| September 2025 | 178 | 13,783 | |
| October 2025 | 199 | 17,881 | |
| November 2025 | 167 | 16,242 | |
| December 2025 | 165 | 14,842 | |
| January 2026 | 148 | 11,775 | |
| February 2026 | 160 | 14,633 | |
| March 2026 | 167 | 15,609 | |
| April 2026 | 160 | 14,911 | |
| May 2026 | 162 | 16,416 | |
| June 2026 | 159 | 13,854 | |
| July 2026 | 151 | 12,843 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.