Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | 319, CR9 | 3h01-3h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A21N | 2h48 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→MSY | TTN→MSY | ACY→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 3m | 2h 43m | 3h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
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 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to MSY is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,088 miles (1,751 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).