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$78+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — PHX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Phoenix are usually found in August or July, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - PHX
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/710:15 amPHX - MSY
1 stop22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:40 amMSY - PHX
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/62:16 pmPHX - MSY
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - PHX
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:45 amPHX - MSY
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - PHX
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/17:00 amPHX - MSY
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 pmMSY - PHX
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:45 amPHX - MSY
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:27 amMSY - PHX
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:28 pmPHX - MSY
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - PHX
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/310:46 amPHX - MSY
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:27 amMSY - PHX
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:28 pmPHX - MSY
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:14 amMSY - PHX
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Thu 1/12:00 pmPHX - MSY
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/15$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:42 pmMSY - PHX
2 stops8h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/19:15 amPHX - MSY
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$360

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PH1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$492
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Phoenix that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

1:50 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$233

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/8

8:29 pm-9:22 am

1 stop14h 53m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/11

4:27 pm-5:24 am

1 stop10h 57m

$254

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/7

8:29 pm-10:33 am

1 stop15h 04m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/11

4:27 pm-5:24 am

1 stop10h 57m

$254

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

7:27 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops19h 17m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 3/6

8:27 pm-5:34 am

1 stop8h 07m

$269

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

2:14 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/1

7:15 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$355

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/14

9:15 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/21

9:38 am-1:41 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$361

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

8:05 am-10:45 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/20

6:35 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$375

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

5:50 am-12:05 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/10

11:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$381

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

6:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/10

5:00 am-9:28 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$409

New OrleansPhoenix

MSY - PHX

MSYPHX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

6:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/28

8:20 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$412

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Phoenix from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Phoenix

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Phoenix is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix (average of $55). Flying from New Orleans to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Phoenix, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Phoenix?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Phoenix. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Phoenix. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Phoenix. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Phoenix from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Phoenix should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily outbound flight to Phoenix from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Phoenix can take about 9h 58m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $233. Airlines will cover a distance of 1297 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Phoenix round-trip?

    Frontier, at $55, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Phoenix.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Spirit Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 87% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Phoenix one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $55 and Delta from $118 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix consider choosing American Airlines (69%), Alaska Airlines (66%) or Southwest (66%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix is generally $366, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $163 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Phoenix flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Phoenix.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Phoenix by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Phoenix (average of $55). Flying from New Orleans to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Phoenix

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Phoenix. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$158Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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