United States · 1,297 miles (2,088 km)

New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,297 miles (2,088 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Dallas and Dallas and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to PHX

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Breeze Airways logo
    Breeze AirwaysNot in an alliance
  • Southwest Airlines logo
    Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book MSY to PHX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MSY to PHX with one stop

32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Bentonville (XNA)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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    +1
See all 32 in Routes

MSY to PHX: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to PHX?

American Airlines (oneworld), Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX).

How far is New Orleans from Phoenix by plane?

New Orleans (MSY) and Phoenix (PHX) are 1,297 miles (2,088 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MSY to PHX award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MSY to PHX cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to PHX with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between New Orleans and Phoenix?

The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL), Austin (AUS) and Houston (HOU). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.