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October 7 - October 14

Cheapest

Best

MSY - Philadelphia

$295

$175

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July 14 - July 21

MSY - Philadelphia

$284

$193

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September 2 - September 9

MSY - Philadelphia

$281

$210

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August 19 - August 25

MSY - Philadelphia

$277

$211

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October 1 - October 6

MSY - Philadelphia

$293

$211

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October 2 - October 5

MSY - Philadelphia

$298

$214

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July 1 - July 7

Earliest

MSY - Philadelphia

$299

$215

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September 12 - September 14

MSY - Philadelphia

$296

$228

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July 15 - July 22

MSY - Philadelphia

$284

$231

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July 28 - July 29

MSY - Philadelphia

$285

$232

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Insights for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

A typical journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia takes about 11h 57m including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia, prices typically range from $228–$662, with a median of $384. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia is often in April, with a median fare of $208. Other affordable months include August, where the median fare is $249, and October, with a median fare of $254.

The distance between New Orleans and Philadelphia is approximately 1751 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Regular price: $250 - $459

Prices for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $250 and $459. The current lowest deal is $175 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $175

Low $250

High $459

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to PHL is April, with a median price of $208. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $643. Generally, prices are lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $208

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

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Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$387

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$406

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$387

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$457

$321

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$352

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$361

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$457 → $321

30%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

$295 → $175

41%

4 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 26

$450 → $352

22%

7 nights

Jul 14 - Jul 21

$284 → $193

32%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Philadelphia are below the typical level at $175.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia, with a median price of $208.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 57m

The typical flight duration from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 30% of recent deals for this route are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia appear frequently, averaging about one per day.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) is a good option for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia.

📍 ~10 km from Philadelphia city center (reachable by car, train, bus).

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers significantly more flight options and is excellent for long-haul international routes.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by Amtrak and NJ Transit)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a major base for Southwest Airlines and often features lower domestic fares.

📍 ~150 km from Philadelphia (reachable by Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Trenton–Mercer (TTN)

Trenton–Mercer provides a fast airport experience and budget-friendly options due to its low-cost carrier focus.

📍 ~50 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Lehigh Valley International (ABE)

Lehigh Valley International is less crowded and offers reliable regional connections to major East Coast and Midwest hubs.

📍 ~90 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Atlantic City International (ACY)

Atlantic City International is convenient for travelers on the eastern side of the Philadelphia metro and offers specific low-cost leisure routes.

📍 ~90 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Philadelphia, United States

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$5,285

From MSY

Elite

Jun 19

Philadelphia, United States

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$5,294

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the most affordable flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are typically found when booking 28-59 days in advance, with an average price of $251. Booking within 7-13 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $770. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out average around $313. These trends are based on data from the trailing quarter.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia is considered to be $228 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $384. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights priced at $662 or more during that period.

Historically, April has offered the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia, with a median price of $208. August also tends to be an affordable month, showing a median price of $249. The annual median price for this route is $384, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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