Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Tucson?

Flights from New Orleans to Tucson usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Tucson?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Tucson: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Tucson pass through?

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Tucson most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 51% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 30% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Tucson?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from New Orleans to Tucson. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $195. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from New Orleans to Tucson?

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Tucson takes 00m, covering 1,230 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Tucson?

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.

Have flight prices from New Orleans to Tucson changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,887. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from New Orleans to Tucson looking right now?

One-way fares from New Orleans to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Tucson?

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Tucson?

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

What car rental options are available at Tucson Airport (TUS)?

Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Sixt • Budget • Hertz • Economy Rent a Car

How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Tucson flight?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Tucson range from $376 to $507, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Tucson?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Tucson typically range from $376 to $507. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Tucson?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Tucson. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Tucson?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Tucson at $338 round-trip. •January ($587) and May ($511) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from New Orleans to Tucson?

American Airlines ($339) and Southwest ($344) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Tucson according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Tucson?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Tucson route. 51% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Tucson?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $389. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Tucson which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Tucson layovers at 2h 56m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $389 (round-trip)

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

Shortest trip • 5h 13m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Tucson

Mon, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 11

9:42 am - 4:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:25 am - 11:01 amTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$339American Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 11

3:35 pm - 9:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

6h 40m2 stops San Antonio Dallas Love Field

6:30 am - 2:50 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$344Southwest

Mon, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 11

4:35 pm - 11:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

8:55 am - 4:15 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby

$349Southwest

Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 19

6:40 am - 1:53 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:27 pm - 11:35 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$375Delta

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 7

3:39 pm - 10:13 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:30 am - 1:15 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$406United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 24

6:31 pm - 12:19 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:27 pm - 9:44 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$406American Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 19

5:22 am - 12:03 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:00 pm - 11:59 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$418American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27

7:50 pm - 1:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

6h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:55 am - 2:05 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 10m1 stop San Diego

$436Southwest

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 24

7:59 pm - 12:19 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

5h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:40 pm - 9:44 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$442American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

5:26 pm - 10:19 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

5h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:30 pm - 9:32 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$557United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from New Orleans to Tucson

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

3:44 pm - 10:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:00 pm - 11:59 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$742Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

5:39 am - 12:12 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:46 pm - 10:57 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 11m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$819American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

5:39 am - 12:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:46 pm - 10:57 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 11m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$825American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

3:44 pm - 10:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:00 pm - 11:59 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$872Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 6

6:00 am - 10:50 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

10:55 am - 6:30 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$927Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

3:40 pm - 8:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

5h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:55 am - 6:30 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$927Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

3:44 pm - 10:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 2:33 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$927Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

7:43 am - 1:31 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 3:33 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$927American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

3:25 pm - 10:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

7h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

8:40 am - 2:15 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 35m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$927Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 6

12:44 pm - 11:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-TUS Tucson

11h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 am - 1:16 pmTUS Tucson-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$932United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Tucson flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Tucson? 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 Tucson departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Tucson?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Tucson. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Tucson? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Tucson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Tucson at $338 round-trip.
•January ($587) and May ($511) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Tucson?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Tucson:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Tucson?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Tucson takes 00m, covering 1,230 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Tucson?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Tucson flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Tucson range from $376 to $507, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from New Orleans to Tucson changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,887. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New Orleans to Tucson looking right now?
One-way fares from New Orleans to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Tucson Airport (TUS)?
Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Sixt
• Budget
• Hertz
• Economy Rent a Car
Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Tucson?
Flights from New Orleans to Tucson usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Tucson pass through?
One-stop flights from New Orleans to Tucson most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Tucson?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from New Orleans to Tucson. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $195.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Tucson?
Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Tucson?
Tucson is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $383, about $195 less than Monday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Tucson trip for November. Fares historically average $338 round-trip in that month - typically $249 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tucson Airport.

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson Air, AZ
• Wyndham Tucson Airport Hotel & Conference Center

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