New Orleans to Philadelphia (NEW–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,076 mi 3h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NEW and PHL, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
67
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Other ways to reach Philadelphia from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric NEW→PHL MSY→PHL GPT→PHL
Distance from NEW 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 1
Weekly flights 1 48
Flight time 3h 29m 2h 52m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,076 mi / 1,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

NEW–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,076 mi / 1,731 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,076 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NEW to PHL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, BHM, TEB, BNA, BWI, RDU, TYS, IAD, HOU, ILM, MMU, DAL, MCO, MDW, CHS, SAV, YYZ, CLT, CLE, CMH, MKE, AUS, TPA, SAT, MIA, PBI, FLL, BOS, IAH, PHX, LAS, VNY and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from PHL to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and BTR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NEW to PHL

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to PHL ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Baton Rouge (BTR).