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 are direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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

The direct flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia typically takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of 1751 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 7 hours and 41 minutes. This includes the time spent during the layover.

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

Yes, flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are classified as a route with frequent good prices. This indicates that travelers historically have regular opportunities to find favorable deals. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-08-06 – 2026-08-13
MSY - Philadelphia
78% AI deal score
$283
$136
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2026-08-17 – 2026-08-24
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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, including connections, takes approximately 11h 24m. This reflects the reality that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. For direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia, the journey time is considerably shorter at 2h 56m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia, fares typically range from $276–$650, with a median of $445. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers do appear regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia? The data shows that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $208. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $249, and October, with a median fare of $254. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 19.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia, you should generally expect a journey that includes at least one connection, and often two.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Regular price: $239 - $448

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 between $239 and $448. The current lowest deal is $102 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 29-Aug 31.

now $102

Low $239

High $448

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

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$322

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$489

$320

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$253

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$180

$263

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$363

$265

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$220

$265

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$294 → $102

65%

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$493 → $322

35%

3 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 31

$489 → $320

35%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$298 → $133

55%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia

New Orleans - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Philadelphia are near the typical level of $445.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $145.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 56m

Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia typically take 2h 56m, while connecting flights take 11h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

19.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 19.3% of flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia are direct, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

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)

Cheapest

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 ~$159

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

77% AI deal score

$1,157

$889

Save $268

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 closer to the departure date, such as 7-13 days out, sees the average price increase significantly to about $770. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $313, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical 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 is typically around $445. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $650 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia are April, August, and October. In April, the median price is approximately $208, while in August it is about $249. October also offers competitive pricing with a median of $254. The annual median price for this route is $445, indicating these months offer significant savings.

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New Orleans to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Regular price: $239 - $448

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 between $239 and $448. The current lowest deal is $102 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 29-Aug 31.

now $102

Low $239

High $448

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

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$322

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Trenton

New Orleans (MSY) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$489

$320

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$253

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$180

$263

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$363

$265

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Philadelphia

New Orleans (MSY) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$220

$265

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$294 → $102

65%

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$493 → $322

35%

3 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 31

$489 → $320

35%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$298 → $133

55%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia