Private charter · MSY → SAT
New Orleans to San Antonio
493 miles, about 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
New Orleans to San Antonio, door to door faster.
Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans to San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, 493 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 493 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 50 min
- Driving
- 10½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing New Orleans
Airports in New Orleans
MSY
Major airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
New Orleans · KMSY
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,104 ft
NEW
Commercial airportLakefront Airport
New Orleans · KNEW
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,879 ft
BCS
Regional airportSouthern Seaplane Airport
Belle Chasse
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
KASD
Regional airportSlidell Airport
Slidell
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
Arriving San Antonio
Airports in San Antonio
SAT
Major airportSan Antonio International Airport
San Antonio · KSAT
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,505 ft
SSF
Commercial airportStinson Municipal Airport
San Antonio · KSSF
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
KCVB
Regional airportCastroville Municipal Airport
Castroville
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
K8T8
Regional airportSan Geronimo Airpark
San Antonio
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
K5C1
Regional airportBoerne Stage Field
Boerne
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,006 ft
K1T7
Regional airportKestrel Airpark
Spring Branch
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in San Antonio
San Antonio pairs some of the oldest history in Texas with a modern economy built on the military, healthcare, cybersecurity and financial services. Joint Base San Antonio makes the city one of the country’s largest military centers, the South Texas Medical Center anchors a large healthcare and research sector, and major insurers, banks and energy companies keep headquarters and big offices here. That mix brings a steady flow of contractors, physicians and executives who need to come and go on their own schedules.
- 01
The Alamo
Founded as Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718, the Alamo is where Texian defenders fell in the 1836 battle. Its church and Long Barrack stand on Alamo Plaza in the center of downtown.
- 02
San Antonio River Walk
Miles of stone paths line the river one level below the streets, connecting restaurants, hotels and shops downtown with the Museum Reach to the north and the Mission Reach to the south. River barge tours run year-round.
- 03
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Missions Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada are still active parishes, linked by a hike-and-bike trail along the river. San José, the largest, is known for its restored church and carved rose window.
- 04
The Pearl
The former Pearl Brewery north of downtown is now a lively district of restaurants, shops, the Hotel Emma and a Culinary Institute of America campus, with a well-loved weekend farmers market.
- 05
Historic Market Square
Known locally as El Mercado, this downtown square is one of the largest Mexican markets in the United States, with dozens of shops and restaurants, live music and festivals throughout the year.
- 06
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Built into the walls of a former limestone quarry on the northwest side, this theme park is known for its roller coasters, summer water park and themed areas celebrating Texas and Mexican culture.
Questions
New Orleans to San Antonio flights
How long is a private flight from New Orleans to San Antonio?
About 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 493 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.
Which airports do flights from New Orleans to San Antonio use?
You can depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), or Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and arrive at San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), or Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from New Orleans to San Antonio cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between New Orleans and San Antonio?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from San Antonio back to New Orleans are priced the same way.
Return flight
San Antonio to New Orleans
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