2 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix to New Orleans.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
11 miles (18 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people | $36 flat fare (one or two people) |
| Bus | RTA 202 Airport Express to Poydras Street downtown | $1.25 |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix in January and 2 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 1,312 miles (2,112 km), measured between the city centres.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix in January and 2 hours ahead of it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people, $36 flat fare (one or two people).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.