Phoenix to New Orleans (PHX–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,297 mi airlines 60/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3621
WN Southwest
737
8:35 AM
MST T4
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3831
WN Southwest
73H
11:40 AM
MST T4
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2183
AA American
738
12:19 PM
MST T4
5:16 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2405
AA American
7M8
12:20 PM
MST T4
5:22 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4605
AS Alaska
738
3:38 PM
MST T4
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2883
AA American
738
3:38 PM
MST T4
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1749
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
MST T4
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2757
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
MST T4
11:05 PM+1
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4040
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 PM
MST T4
11:25 PM+1
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA811
AA American
738
6:51 PM
MST T4
11:57 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN351
WN Southwest
738
8:10 PM
MST T4
12:55 AM+1
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN451
WN Southwest
B38M
5:05 AM
EDT
6:21 AM
MST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3169
AA American
738
7:14 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA812
AA American
738
7:30 AM
EDT
9:17 AM
MST
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA183
AA American
8:00 AM
EDT
8:48 AM
MST
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4643
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
MST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3812
WN Southwest
7M8
2:45 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
MST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2183
AA American
738
6:09 PM
EDT
7:53 PM
MST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2405
AA American
7M8
6:12 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
MST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2452
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
MST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1745
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
MST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3254
WN Southwest
7M8
7:36 PM
EDT
8:36 PM
MST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to New Orleans
5 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 1,297 mi 2h 6m nonstop +3h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

PHX–MSY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,297 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 27 738, 7M8 2h06-3h02 78% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 26 737, 738, 73H 2h45-2h55 78%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 738 2h58 78% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 78% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (34 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (26 flights/wk, 43%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to MSY direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,109
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → MSY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
75%
Return
MSY → PHX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → MSY delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,297 mi / 2,088 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 3h 2m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,297 mi / 2,088 km
Flight time2h 6m to 3h 2m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights60 out / 54 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 3h 2m. The route covers 1,297 miles.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from PHX to MSY. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TRM, ASE, MEM, EGE, SDF, APF, MKE, APC, PBI, CLD, MKC, OAK, CGF, UST, HPN, OPF, RSW, CLE, YUL, GRR, BDL, CVG, LAS, ATL, HOU, MDW, DAL, CLT, MCO, AUS, FLL, DFW, LAX, IAH, JAX, TPA, BNA, STL, MIA, DEN, MCI, SLC, MSP, SAT, ORD, SAN, EWR, PDX, DTW, BOS, BWI, LHR, SFO, PIT, IAD, PHL, RDU, DCA, XNA, SEA, RIC, JFK, YYZ, CUN and ORF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from MSY to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHX to MSY

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to MSY ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,297 miles (2,088 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.