Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is two hours behind New Orleans.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
To ensure you catch your MSY to PHX flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Phoenix — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 84.44% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for MSY to PHX flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSY and PHX:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
San Antonio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
C$117 is currently the best price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$234. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MSY to PHX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MSY make it to their destination as scheduled 81.19% of the time.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MSY:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Reserve a hotel near PHX if you're on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty to explore Phoenix and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MSY to PHX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to check off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.