Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 1,088 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | 319, 320, CR9 | 3h01-3h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 32N | 3h15 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→MSY | ACY→MSY | ABE→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 47 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 1m | 1h 53m | 3h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Mexicana. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to MSY ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,088 miles (1,751 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
121 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).