Can I fly direct from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 19.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two, indicating that direct options are less common but still present for those seeking a quicker journey.

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia covers a distance of 1751 kilometers and has a median duration of 2 hours and 56 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 7 hours and 41 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers prioritizing shorter journey times between these two cities.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Historically, flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are classified as having frequent good prices. This indicates that travelers can often find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive fares makes it a route where good value can be found across the trailing quarter.

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New Orleans to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

A typical journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia takes about 2h 56m, though most itineraries include connections. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 11h 24m.

When looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia, the fares typically range from $276–$650, with a median of $445. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

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.

Most itineraries from New Orleans to Philadelphia involve connections, as only 19.3% of recent fares were for direct flights. For the majority of flights that are not direct, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers.

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

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Regular price: $240 - $441

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia is $240 to $441. The current lowest deal is $112 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 7.

now $112

Low $240

High $441

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 $145. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1195. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $145

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,195

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$498

$334

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$198

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$153

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$228

$126

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$127

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$228

$127

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 17

$292 → $113

61%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$290 → $112

61%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$292 → $117

60%

5 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 18

$288 → $115

60%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to PHL are near the typical level, with 15% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and October offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($208), August ($249), and October ($254) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Direct flights from MSY to PHL typically take 2h 56m, while connecting flights average 11h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 19.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is a provider of direct flights on the MSY to PHL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good choice for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

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.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, train)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$230

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the best prices for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $251. Booking within 7-13 days of departure usually sees prices rise significantly, averaging about $770. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $313, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that 28-59 day window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia is considered to be $276 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $445. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $650 or less, indicating that securing a fare below the $276 threshold represents significant savings.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia are April, August, and October. In April, the median price was $208, while August saw a median of $249, and October had a median of $254. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $445 for this route, suggesting these months are excellent times for budget-conscious travelers.

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New Orleans to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

A typical journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia takes about 2h 56m, though most itineraries include connections. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 11h 24m.

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

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Regular price: $240 - $441

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia is $240 to $441. The current lowest deal is $112 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 7.

now $112

Low $240

High $441

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

April

Cheapest

Flights from $145

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,195

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$498

$334

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$198

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$153

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$228

$126

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$127

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$228

$127

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 17

$292 → $113

61%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$290 → $112

61%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$292 → $117

60%

5 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 18

$288 → $115

60%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to PHL are near the typical level, with 15% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and October offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($208), August ($249), and October ($254) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Direct flights from MSY to PHL typically take 2h 56m, while connecting flights average 11h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 19.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is a provider of direct flights on the MSY to PHL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good choice for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

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.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, train)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

Philadelphia, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,042

$933

Save $109

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Today’s best flight deals from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

April, August, and October offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Nov 14

Dec 30

Nov 07

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Dec 08

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

How early should I book New Orleans to Philadelphia flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Can I fly direct from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

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More routes from New Orleans

Flights to Philadelphia from other cities

New Orleans to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

April, August, and October offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 56m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

Nov 11

Nov 14

Dec 30

Nov 07

Nov 18

Oct 31

Dec 08

Mar 02

Jan 16

Jan 19

Jan 26

Feb 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

How early should I book New Orleans to Philadelphia flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia?