How many flights from Phoenix to New Orleans are non-stop?

Historically, direct flights from Phoenix to New Orleans have not been available, with the share of non-stop flights being 0% across the trailing 90 days. Travelers on this route typically require connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This means that most journeys on this route will involve at least two intermediate stops.

How long does it take to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans?

The typical flight time for a direct flight from Phoenix to New Orleans is approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of 2089 kilometers. However, direct flights are not commonly available. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 9 hours and 15 minutes. This significant difference in travel time highlights the impact of layovers on the overall journey duration.

How often do Phoenix to New Orleans flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Phoenix to New Orleans route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The pricing patterns observed over the trailing 30 days suggest that it is a route where price fluctuations are common. This frequent price activity can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a better deal.

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Phoenix to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans

A typical journey from Phoenix to New Orleans, including connections, takes about 9h 15m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2089 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

When searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to New Orleans, you'll find fares typically range from $368–$667, with a median of $494. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $114. Following that, May offers a median fare of $205, and February presents another good option with a median of $341. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

For flights from Phoenix to New Orleans, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Phoenix to New Orleans. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to New Orleans

Regular price: $163 - $286

Prices for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans is between $163 and $286. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 23-Nov 10.

now $179

Low $163

High $286

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans is May, with a median price of $107. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $764. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $107

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $764

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to New Orleans

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Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to New Orleans

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$384

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$380

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$229

$256

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$279

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$233

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$263

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$470 → $384

18%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$240 → $186

23%

1 night

Feb 27 - Feb 28

$417 → $366

12%

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$229 → $180

22%

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Phoenix - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Phoenix to New Orleans are near the typical level of $494.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices as low as $107

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans, with a median price of $107.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 9h 15m

Connecting flights from Phoenix to New Orleans typically take 9 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not common; 0% of recent flights were direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $179 deal

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $179 from Phoenix to New Orleans was found for Oct 23-Nov 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Phoenix to New Orleans are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a convenient option for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$203

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region with full cabin class availability.

📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$331

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New Orleans, United States

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$1,616

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From PHX

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New Orleans, United States

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$1,533

$1,083

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From PHX

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New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,094

$1,242

Save $852

From PHX

New Orleans, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,248

$1,103

Save $145

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Phoenix to New Orleans is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $515. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significant increase, with average prices rising to around $961. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days out shows an average price of $527, while booking 60+ days in advance averages around $572.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Phoenix to New Orleans is considered to be $368 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $494. Fares can go higher, with prices around $667 representing the 75th percentile of observed prices over the trailing 90 days. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $368 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans, with a median price of $114. May also offers competitive fares, showing a median price of $205. While February has a median price of $341, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $494, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Phoenix to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to New Orleans

Regular price: $163 - $286

Prices for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans is between $163 and $286. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 23-Nov 10.

now $179

Low $163

High $286

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans

May

Cheapest

Flights from $107

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $764

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to New Orleans

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$384

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$380

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$229

$256

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$279

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$233

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - New Orleans

Phoenix (PHX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$263

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phoenix to New Orleans

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$470 → $384

18%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$240 → $186

23%

1 night

Feb 27 - Feb 28

$417 → $366

12%

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$229 → $180

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to New Orleans