Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans (MSY): 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 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Dallas and Dallas and more.
How many miles PHX to MSY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHX to MSY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Breeze AirwaysNot in an alliance
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book PHX to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHX to MSY with one stop
31 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
PHX to MSY: common questions
How many miles does PHX to MSY cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHX to MSY?
American Airlines (oneworld), Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Phoenix from New Orleans by plane?
Phoenix (PHX) and New Orleans (MSY) 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 PHX to MSY 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.
Where can I connect between Phoenix and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL), Austin (AUS) and Houston (HOU). On 26 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.