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$74+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL - MSY)

PHL — MSY
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Fri 12/410:30 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Wed 12/99:26 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 11/6$266
Fri 12/410:30 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Tue 12/89:26 am -
1 stop10h 41m
Deal found 11/6$267
Wed 12/27:25 am -
2 stops12h 48m
Tue 12/89:26 am -
1 stop10h 41m
Deal found 11/5$268
Wed 11/187:35 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Tue 12/19:28 am -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 11/5$269
Fri 12/47:34 am -
2 stops15h 35m
Tue 12/159:26 am -
1 stop13h 14m
Deal found 11/5$271
Sat 12/54:31 pm -
1 stop17h 07m
Sat 12/129:26 am -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 11/7$272
Wed 12/212:49 pm -
2 stops22h 45m
Fri 12/411:19 am -
2 stops10h 50m
Deal found 11/6$274
Fri 11/279:07 am -
1 stop9h 53m
Tue 12/89:26 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 11/5$275
Wed 12/94:31 pm -
2 stops18h 45m
Wed 12/169:26 am -
2 stops14h 26m
Deal found 11/6$276
Wed 12/211:32 am -
2 stops8h 57m
Thu 12/109:26 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 11/4$277
Thu 12/105:01 am -
1 stop13h 07m
Sun 12/136:05 pm -
1 stop27h 44m
Deal found 11/3$278

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$492

Good round-trip deal

$526 or less

Good one-way deal

$386 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Wed 12/2

12:49 pm-8:38 am

1 stop20h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$91

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Mon 12/21

6:19 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops25h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Wed 11/18

7:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Sat 2/20

11:25 am-6:20 pm

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 11/26

6:27 am-11:06 am

2 stops29h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 12/11

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Mon 12/7

1:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops7h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$228

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 2/18

1:50 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 12/24

9:07 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops23h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$242

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL Philadelphia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 12/18

4:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops9h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 33 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 $354). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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?

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 47% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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 below average for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to New Orleans flights typically cost between $352 and $648 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $266 on Frontier (Dec 4-Dec 9).

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to New Orleans flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to New Orleans trip
Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andJetBlue 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2h 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per day from 6 airlines.

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

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

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h. The distance between Philadelphia and New Orleans is about 1088 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $127. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $132, and Delta, from $196. Users have found that JetBlue is 72% 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 $78 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $90 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 American Airlines (85%), PSA Airlines (81%) and Qatar Airways (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to New Orleans is $224. On average you can expect to pay $722. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $194.

  • 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 $354). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$132Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$360Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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