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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New Orleans and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $209 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $487 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 4% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 9:04 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $473. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 3h 29m, covering 1,297 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,738. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 49m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 51m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from $392 to $564, with an average of $473 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.