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$62+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL - MSY)

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PHL — MSY
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or February, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:30 am
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Thu 8/205:41 pm
MSY
-
PHL
2 stops10h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2610:40 am
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop7h 52m
Frontier
Thu 8/277:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:45 pm
PHL
-
MSY
2 stops25h 11m
Frontier
Tue 9/87:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:30 am
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Fri 9/47:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop16h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/154:30 pm
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/188:15 am
MSY
-
PHL
2 stops16h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:00 am
PHL
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 03m
Frontier
Wed 8/267:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:30 am
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Sat 8/297:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:00 am
PHL
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 03m
Frontier
Thu 8/277:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/128:44 pm
PHL
-
MSY
2 stops20h 23m
Frontier
Fri 10/165:02 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:10 am
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop9h 53m
Frontier
Mon 11/26:49 pm
MSY
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$266
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:00 am
PHL
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 03m
Frontier
Wed 8/197:11 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:14 am
PHL
-
MSY
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Sat 10/314:58 pm
MSY
-
PHL
1 stop5h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$268

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$352

Good round-trip deal

$421 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Wed 10/28

6:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/31

8:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$379

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

5:55 am-12:10 pm

2 stops7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/30

10:55 am-7:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$406

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 8/28

12:45 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/29

6:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$443

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

6:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/14

5:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$443
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Mon 1/11

6:10 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/15

7:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$456

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Sun 9/27

7:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/30

12:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$462

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 11/6

2:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/9

6:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$465

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 12/25

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/29

5:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$470

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 1/26

2:12 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop5h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/31

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$486

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

10:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops7h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/15

6:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$488

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of $333). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $488). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

When flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to New Orleans flights typically cost between $221 and $510 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $257 on Frontier (Aug 19-Aug 20).

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated August 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Philadelphia to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,740 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    If you book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans, you will be flying from Philadelphia to Louis Armstrong. Flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) from Philadelphia (PHL) take 3h 03m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to New Orleans flight route?

    Within the past month, 40 users have taken a look at flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans in about 6h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Philadelphia and New Orleans is about 1088 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans round-trip from $102. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $112, and Delta, from $196. Users have found that Frontier is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $76 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $91 and Southwest from $99 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans are Sun Country Air (100%), PSA Airlines (78%) and American Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $169. On average you can expect to pay $365. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $187.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of $333). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $488). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$112Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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