Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL - MSY)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$200	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight	$106	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is currently $106
Cheapest nonstop flights	$254	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is currently $254
Last-minute weekend getaway	$252	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to New Orleans is currently $252
Cheapest business class flights	$448	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is currently $448

Fastest flight	3 hr 1 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans takes 3 hr 1 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–215
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–435

Popular airlines from Philadelphia to New Orleans

American

Nonstop

from $431

Typical price: $255–520

20 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - MSY Every day

769 weekly connecting flights

PHL - MSY Every day
Delta

from $476

Typical price: $275–620

362 weekly connecting flights

PHL - MSY Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $200

Typical price: $165–365

4 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - MSY Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

29 weekly connecting flights

PHL - MSY Every day
Southwest

from $428

Typical price: $275–510

184 weekly connecting flights

PHL - MSY Every day
United

from $438

Typical price: $360–570

148 weekly connecting flights

PHL - MSY Every day
JetBlue

from $383

Typical price: $325–930

21 weekly connecting flights

PHL - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 19 min 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 1 hr 54 min 87 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 1 hr 27 min 73 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 1 hr 57 min 88 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $135 to $215.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $431, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $476, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $200, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $428, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $438, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $383, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans starts at $200 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 1 min is the shortest flight time from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 20 nonstop flights and 769 connecting flights per week. American flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans are:

Delta offers 362 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 29 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Southwest offers 184 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 148 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Philadelphia and New Orleans.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $431, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $476, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $200, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $428, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $438, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $383, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.

American and Frontier fly direct from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

There are 20 American direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and New Orleans at price $252 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

American and Frontier fly direct from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

There are 20 American direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans start at $254 from Sat, Jul 11 to Mon, Jul 13 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans start at $448 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans start at $200 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Philadelphia to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Philadelphia and New Orleans starts at $252 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and New Orleans at price $252 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.