Tucson to New Orleans (TUS–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 30m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 39m LHUA → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 40m A8AAAS → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 42m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 13m ACUAWN → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 39m EJAWN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
SAN San Diego 5h 50m WN → WN San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 3m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 11m AAAFAM → AMDLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 7h 33m AAAYBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TUS and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps TUS Routes MSY Routes TUS Live Flights MSY Live Flights TUS Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Tucson flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DAL ~4h 30m IAH ~4h 39m PHX ~4h 40m DFW ~4h 42m DEN ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
598
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUS → MSY
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
78%
Return
MSY → TUS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric TUS→MSY PHX→MSY
Distance from TUS – 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6
Weekly flights – 28
Departure OTP 73% –
Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Facts

TUS–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from MSY to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).