{ "response": { "Key": "AUS-MSY", "orig": { "code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MSY", "type": "airport", "city": "New Orleans", "fullCity": "New Orleans, Louisiana", "airport": "Louis Armstrong Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "The flight from Austin to New Orleans is about 440 miles and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes nonstop. The return leg is 1 hour 30 minutes, slightly longer due to prevailing winds. Southwest and Delta Connection (operated by SkyWest) both serve the route daily.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "Yes, Southwest and Delta fly nonstop from Austin to New Orleans. Southwest runs up to 124 weekly flights with departures spread across the day from early morning to late evening, while Delta (operated by SkyWest) offers 21 weekly flights. Both airlines operate daily service on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New Orleans?", "answer": "At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), you have several ground transportation options: taxis, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public transit via the Jefferson Transit (JeT) bus, and rental cars. The airport is about 11 miles from downtown, with taxis and ride-shares being the fastest and most popular choices, typically taking 20–30 minutes. Public buses are the cheapest but slower, and rental cars are available if you plan to explore beyond the city.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://flymsy.com/ground-transportation", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-01-28T05:47:43Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/passengers/about-us/", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2019-09-23T11:48:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis%20Armstrong%20New%20Orleans%20International%20Airport", "title": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T18:56:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong_New_Orleans_International_Airport", "title": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:17:39Z" }, { "url": "http://flymsy.com/nonstop", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-15T18:29:57Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Austin to New Orleans are August, September, and April, with average fares around $193 to $227. The most expensive months are December, June, and November, where average prices range from $290 to $329.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "For flights from Austin to New Orleans, the optimal booking window is about 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $158. The absolute cheapest point is roughly 25 days out at $151, while booking very early (6 months ahead) can cost over $300. During summer or holiday periods, demand tends to push prices higher, so it is wise to book a bit earlier—aim for 6 to 8 weeks out to secure a decent fare.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Austin to New Orleans. Southwest operates up to 124 weekly flights, while Delta runs about 21 weekly flights, typically operated by SkyWest. Fares for this route aren’t listed here, so typical prices aren’t available.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Austin and New Orleans?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Austin and New Orleans include Houston and Dallas, which keep total travel time competitive with quick connections and frequent flights. Both hubs offer efficient transfers and broad domestic networks." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "On the Austin to New Orleans route, Delta Connection (operated by SkyWest) has the best on-time arrival record at 80%, with a cancellation rate of 0.4%. Southwest follows at 78% on-time arrivals and a 0.3% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New Orleans?", "answer": "February to April and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "Bring a Real ID or passport for domestic travel; visas and onward travel proof are unnecessary. Have a payment method for bags, and check if any vaccination certificates are required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New Orleans?", "answer": "New Orleans has one commercial airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Austin, CapMetro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides direct public transit to the airport. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer convenient door-to-door transport with pickup at the terminal's designated area. Driving and parking at AUS is straightforward with garages and economy lots available, though spaces can fill quickly during busy periods. Rideshare and taxis are typically the fastest and most popular options, while the bus is the most economical.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal", "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Barbara_Jordan_(Austin–Bergstrom_International_Airport)", "title": "Statue of Barbara Jordan (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:13:14Z" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?", "answer": "New Orleans Airport (MSY) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, and the terminal is not the most comfortable for sleep, with lights kept on and mostly armrest seating. Several nearby hotels are connected by shuttle, and a bench near Panda Express and Starbucks in Concourse B is a spot some travelers use to lie down. The airport is open 24 hours, and a fee-based lounge is available for added comfort.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://flymsy.com/", "title": "Official Home - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-02-24T22:00:56Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/passengers/about-us/", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2019-09-23T11:48:58Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/louisiana/new-orleans/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_louis_armstrong_new_orleans_airport_msy-XZOTTF?property=MSYRM", "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY", "time_published": "2026-04-29T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-orleans-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:59:19Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/louisiana/new-orleans/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_louis_armstrong_new_orleans_airport_msy-XZOTTF?property=MSYRZ", "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY", "time_published": "2026-02-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/msy-guest-pass", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-08-05T21:30:09Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Austin and New Orleans airports?", "answer": "At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance and escorts through their airline, ideally 48 hours in advance; the terminal features level floors, accessible shuttles, contrasting floor surfaces for visual navigation, hearing loops, and service-animal relief areas. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) provides wheelchair services and TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for eligible passengers, but it does not advertise a dedicated children's play area. Both airports comply with ADA standards, and passengers should contact their airline ahead of travel to arrange specific mobility or accessibility services.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/about-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-0", "title": "About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Barbara_Jordan_(Austin–Bergstrom_International_Airport)", "title": "Statue of Barbara Jordan (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:13:14Z" }, { "url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/business/working-at-msy", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-02-24T17:13:29Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/", "title": "Official Home - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-02-24T22:00:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong_New_Orleans_International_Airport", "title": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:17:39Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis%20Armstrong%20New%20Orleans%20International%20Airport", "title": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T18:56:45Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/msy-guest-pass", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-08-05T21:30:09Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Austin to New Orleans, typically using Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and occasionally unspecified 737 variants. Connecting options—often via Dallas, Houston, or Nashville on Southwest, American, or United—commonly involve Boeing 737s, Embraer 170/175s, or Airbus A320 family jets. Specific aircraft types aren't always published for every flight, so the exact plane can vary by day and schedule.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines (no alliance) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam, operated by SkyWest) serve Austin to New Orleans nonstop. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries but aren't represented in the nonstop schedule.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?", "answer": "The only lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport that I can confirm is the Delta Sky Club, located in the main terminal. Access is available to Delta One, first class, and Diamond/Platinum/Gold Medallion members on qualifying flights, as well as holders of certain premium credit cards like the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card. The club offers a full bar, seasonal food options, and a quiet space to work or relax before your flight to New Orleans.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/austin-bergstrom-international", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Lounges - AUS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes a full‑size carry‑on and charges for checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Since this is a domestic route, international allowances do not apply." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to New Orleans?", "answer": "On this short domestic route, you'll typically find Economy seating only, as premium cabins like flat-bed Business or Premium Economy are uncommon." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does." } } } }