Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for MSY→AUS in economy and business. Lowest economy: 13,800 points + $5.60 (economy space on 209 dates). Lowest business: 28,500 points + $5.60 (business space on 171 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 13,800 points + $5.60
- economy space on 209 dates
- Lowest business
- 28,500 points + $5.60
- business space on 171 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on MSY→AUS in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 13,800 points + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 209 | See dates | |
| Business | 28,500 points + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 171 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 13,800 points + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 13,800 points + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 13,800 points + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 28,500 points + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 28,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 28,500 points + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly MSY to AUS with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 13,800 (10 dates) | 29,000 (9 dates) | |
| 13,800 (15 dates) | 29,000 (16 dates) | |
| 13,800 (22 dates) | 28,500 (21 dates) | |
| 13,800 (25 dates) | 29,000 (18 dates) | |
| 13,800 (17 dates) | 29,000 (11 dates) | |
| 13,800 (13 dates) | 28,500 (12 dates) | |
| 13,800 (23 dates) | 29,000 (12 dates) | |
| 13,800 (21 dates) | 29,000 (13 dates) | |
| 13,800 (14 dates) | 29,000 (13 dates) | |
| 13,800 (17 dates) | 29,000 (16 dates) | |
| 13,800 (27 dates) | 29,000 (25 dates) | |
| 13,800 (5 dates) | 29,000 (5 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on MSY–AUS
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $25.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 18,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 7,500 pts + $58.00Lowest | — | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 28,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.46 | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from MSY to AUS
What's the lowest Qantas award from New Orleans to Austin?
In economy, 13,800 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 209 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:35 UTC). In business, 28,500 points + $5.60. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 171 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop MSY to AUS awards with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from MSY to AUS?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Aug 2027 departures: 13,800 points (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.