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$104 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Typical prices: $517-$353
Frontier
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Cheapest non-stop
$337
Typical prices: $614-$364
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Wed 6/24Wed 7/1
MSY - PHX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Phoenix (MSY-PHX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Phoenix that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Phoenix

Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7
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9:55 pm - 9:10 pm
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13h 55m
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$210Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
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13h 55m
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$220Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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$221Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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10h 30m
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$230Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Sat, Jun 13
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$235Frontier
Sun, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 24
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$240Frontier
Sun, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 24
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$241Frontier
Sat, Jun 13 - Thu, Jun 18
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6h 59m
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$244Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
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11h 49m
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24h 19m
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$245Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
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6h 51m
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$250Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Phoenix flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Phoenix to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Phoenix?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New Orleans to Phoenix, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Phoenix back to New Orleans, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $977 and $492 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $456 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking New Orleans to Phoenix flights

  • Can I bring a pet on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    Yes. Southwest Airlines welcomes small pets to travel with their owners on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix. The airline allows cats and dogs in the cabin of the aircraft as long as they stay in a pet carrier that must be no larger than 18.5" x 8.5" x 13.5", and the combined weight of the pet and carrier cannot exceed 20 lb.

  • How do I get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to the city center?

    To get from PHX to the city center, you can take a taxi or book Uber or Lyft outside the airport terminals. There are designated areas for pick-up and the ride to the city center takes around 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Phoenix also has a light rail system called Valley Metro Rail, which provides a convenient and affordable way to reach the city center. The Sky Harbor Airport Station is located near Terminal 4, and you can catch the train at this station.

  • What seat selection options are available on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix with Southwest Airlines?

    There are three seat selection options on Southwest Airlines flights from New Orleans to Phoenix. Standard Economy Seats are assigned at the time of check-in while Upgraded Economy Seats offer more legroom and are located near the front of the plane. Passengers can purchase these seats for an additional fee. Business Select Seats are located at the front of the plane and include priority boarding and a free drink.

  • What services does American Airlines offer for passengers in economy class on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    American Airlines offers the following services for passengers in economy class on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix. These include complimentary snacks, meals and drinks, personal on-demand seat-back screens featuring movies, TV shows, games, and music, seat power outlets, and Wi-Fi for a fee.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $104 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Phoenix?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Orleans to Phoenix. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Phoenix flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Phoenix flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Phoenix, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Phoenix on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Phoenix, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $478 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Phoenix with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and PHX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Phoenix from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $198 or less one-way and $395 or less round-trip.
  • Spirit Airlines offers various services to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility on flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX). The airline provides wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility and it is recommended that you notify the airline in advance so that they can make the necessary arrangements.
  • Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX) will usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you opt for. Some common layovers for this route include Austin (AUS), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis (MSP), and Salt Lake City (SLC).
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The airport has one main terminal building with four concourses labeled as Concourse A, B, C, and D.
  • Delta offers flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX) and has committed to investing in sustainable alternative fuels made from renewable sources such as algae, and has also partnered with oil and gas companies to produce fossil fuels that emit fewer greenhouse gases.
  • Families traveling with children under the age of 2 on flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX) with United Airlines are allowed to board early. United Airlines also offers kid-friendly movies, TV shows, and games on personal seat-back screens or through personal electronic devices.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Phoenix?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Phoenix. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

Great experience. Good dinner and service. FA's were very nice and attentive.

Had a flight change had to get a credit.will I get my money back.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

There was a crack in my window seal. And Spirit is now closed forever.

The company went out of business and now I'm stuck in Ft. Lauderdale. Would not recommend.

Spirit changed flight times by 12 hours with coming and going so I refunded tickets and drove

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

They closed the doors earlier than posted. I missed my flight with a slim 5 minutes bc they closed the doors earlier than earlier. My luggage never made it onto the flight and I had to find a new flight to Dallas bc the only option they could rebook me on was for leaving miami.

The agent cancel my flight without my consent. So the situation generate me a lot of troubles, specially because we were traveling with a baby

Wonderful! Very polite crew that was dedicated to excellent customer service

Everyone was nice but it's budget. There's nothing free and no entertainment

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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