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

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1,088 mi airlines 46/wk
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AA1211
AA American
319
8:20 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
EDT
3h 19m
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AA2394
AA American
319
8:50 AM
EDT
11:05 AM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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F94781
F9 Frontier
A21N
9:00 AM
EDT TE
11:25 AM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5587
AA American
CR9
9:25 AM
EDT TF
11:47 AM
EDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3149
AA American
319
11:14 AM
EDT
1:28 PM
EDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5566
AA American
CR9
3:47 PM
EDT TF
5:53 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA2147
AA American
320
7:25 PM
EDT TB
9:44 PM
EDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2252
AA American
320
9:59 PM
EDT
12:11 AM+1
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA1760
AA American
320
5:56 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA2265
AA American
320
6:00 AM
EDT
9:52 AM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA2394
AA American
319
11:45 AM
EDT
3:37 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA5587
AA American
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT
4:07 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F91274
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:20 PM
EDT
4:01 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA1211
AA American
319
12:25 PM
EDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3149
AA American
319
2:22 PM
EDT
6:19 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5566
AA American
CR9
4:35 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F91644
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:25 PM
EDT
11:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to New Orleans
3 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 1,088 mi 2h 6m nonstop 75 1-stop hubs

PHL–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,088 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 41 319, 320, CR9 2h06-3h22 36% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 5 A21N 3h25 36%
MX Breeze Airways 1 36%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
A21NF9
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 87%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + MX (6 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to MSY direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,994
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → MSY
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
57%
Return
MSY → PHL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric PHL→MSY EWR→MSY BWI→MSY
Distance from PHL 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 2
Weekly flights 46 69 46
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 3m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 36%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,088 mi / 1,751 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 3h 25m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,088 mi / 1,751 km
Flight time2h 6m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights46 out / 49 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,088 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MSY. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, GSO, FTY, APF, DAY, BCT, SDF, GSP, UST, PBI, PVD, MKC, OPF, MEM, YUL, CLE, HOU, MKE, BDL, GRR, SAT, EGE, ASE, MBJ, PLS, OAK, PNS, JFK, CUN, LGA, CHS, RSW, MDW, CVG, YYZ, TPA, ATL, SAV, FLL, CLT, STL, MIA, MCO, EWR, MCI, ORD, BNA, DTW, XNA, DFW, IAH, MSP, BOS, JAX, RDU, AUS, PIT, DCA, SLC, IAD, RIC, DEN, LAS, DAL, MYR, LAX, SAN, PHX, LHR, SEA, ORF, SFO, EYW, ADS and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 PHL to MSY

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MSY ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,088 miles (1,751 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).