Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,301-mile flight takes about 2h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,301 mi · 2,094 km
- Flight time
- 2h 53m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying PHX to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 63,182 | 2h 50m |
| American Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 44,157 | 2h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to MSY flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 11:15am and the last at 7:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3629Southwest Airlines | 11:15am | 4:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 976Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 6:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2241Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 10:40pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 1434Southwest Airlines | 7:35pm | 12:35am | 4 | n/a |
Is PHX to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 931 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (84%), those around 6pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 549 | 68% | 19 min | 0.4% |
| American Airlines | 378 | 76% | 17 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 61 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 123 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 19 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 53 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 203 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 83 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 22 | 64% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 154 | 61% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 110 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 62 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 36 | 3,408 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,268 | |
| October 2025 | 82 | 10,780 | |
| November 2025 | 80 | 9,346 | |
| December 2025 | 89 | 10,550 | |
| January 2026 | 70 | 8,429 | |
| February 2026 | 88 | 10,360 | |
| March 2026 | 115 | 13,180 | |
| April 2026 | 112 | 13,098 | |
| May 2026 | 103 | 11,152 | |
| June 2026 | 64 | 7,659 | |
| July 2026 | 59 | 6,967 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.