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$35+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL - MSY)

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PHL — MSY
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$35
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
From Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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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 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/69:50 pmPHL - MSY
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/135:20 amMSY - PHL
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$165
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Thu 10/3010:32 pmPHL - MSY
2 stops19h 28mFrontier
Sun 11/27:19 pmMSY - PHL
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$166
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Fri 10/246:24 pmPHL - MSY
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Mon 10/279:28 pmMSY - PHL
Nonstop2h 46mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$167
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:50 pmPHL - MSY
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/64:52 pmMSY - PHL
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/194:46 pmPHL - MSY
Nonstop3h 11mFrontier
Sun 9/289:07 pmMSY - PHL
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:43 pmPHL - MSY
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/178:19 pmMSY - PHL
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$170
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:50 pmPHL - MSY
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/58:22 pmMSY - PHL
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:19 pmPHL - MSY
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/87:30 pmMSY - PHL
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$172
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:54 amPHL - MSY
1 stop8h 56mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/179:12 amMSY - PHL
1 stop8h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 8/224:26 pmPHL - MSY
Nonstop3h 07mFrontier
Sun 8/241:35 pmMSY - PHL
2 stops16h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/69:50 pmPHL - MSY
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/149:07 pmMSY - PHL
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/88:30 amPHL - MSY
2 stops8h 27mFrontier
Sun 9/149:07 pmMSY - PHL
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$176

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 9/25

5:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop11h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/29

7:42 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$166

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 10/23

10:54 am-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/27

5:32 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 22m

$168

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 9/26

4:46 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/28

9:07 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$169

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Wed 11/12

6:10 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop22h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

9:28 pm-1:14 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$169

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

4:46 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/8

7:42 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$169

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Wed 9/24

12:00 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

4:51 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 06m

$170

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 8/28

5:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/28

9:51 pm-8:03 am

1 stop9h 12m

$170

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 9/23

12:00 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

4:52 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 05m

$170

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Sun 10/19

10:51 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/22

8:22 pm-9:46 am

1 stop12h 24m

$171

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 9/18

2:07 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

9:10 am-8:58 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$171

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The best insider tips for Philadelphia to New Orleans flights

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Airports
PHL

For quick check-ins, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Terminals are spread out, and only B and C, and D and E are linked by indoor walkways.

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MSY

Taxis from MSY to downtown New Orleans are usually cheaper than rideshares. They offer a flat rate and are readily available outside baggage claim.

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 21 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 14, 2025.

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 37% versus a flight in the morning.

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 10, 2025.

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

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 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 01m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per day from 6 airlines.

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

  • 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 $92. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $128, and Delta, from $197. Users have found that Frontier is 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 American Airlines (79%), PSA Airlines (68%) and Qatar Airways (54%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $86. On average you can expect to pay $236. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $147.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle more than anywhere else. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $56.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those looking to explore during their layover in Charlotte can rent a car from Charlotte Douglas for about $48 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to New Orleans flights?

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$92Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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