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$128 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Typical prices: $502-$286
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Cheapest non-stop
$294
Typical prices: $525-$353
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 6
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8:30 am - 4:26 pm
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9:48 pm - 11:49 am
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13h 01m
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$289Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 6
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8:30 am - 4:26 pm
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8h 56m
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9:48 pm - 11:49 am
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$290Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 14
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5:07 pm - 7:15 am
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$291Frontier
Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 2
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8h 07m
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8h 52m
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$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
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8h 37m
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2h 56mnonstop
$294Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 10
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$295Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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9h 21m
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$296Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
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6:30 am - 4:27 pm
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$297Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1
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$298Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
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8h 42m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $473 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $456, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans

When to book flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

  • Which airlines fly directly from Philadelphia Airport to New Orleans Airport?

    There are different companies offering daily flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans, including Delta and Spirit, but Frontier and American Airlines are the ones often flying non-stop between the two cities. Frontier can be found in Terminal 1, while American Airlines operates flights out of Terminals A-East, A-West, B, C and F, so make sure you know where you’re departing from if flying with them.

  • Which airline should I choose?

    While companies such as Delta Airlines and Spirit may offer cheaper flight prices sometimes, they usually have connecting flights, which can easily add a few more hours to your journey. If you’re looking for cheaper prices and shorter travel times, Frontier might be the best option, but if you’d rather be more comfortable, American Airlines would be better.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at New Orleans Airport?

    There are several hotels around New Orleans Airport, from cheaper options such as Holiday Inn to higher quality options such as the Hilton. Most hotels offer a free shuttle from the airport to their premises, so make sure you speak to your hotel in advance to sort out your shuttle.

  • What are my transportation options upon arrival at New Orleans Airport?

    Greyhound offers bus services from the airport to several locations in New Orleans, including to their downtown bus station. Public buses also have nine daily departures from the airport to the city center, and they all stop outside the second floor of Concourse C. The Airport-Downtown Express (E2) costs just a couple dollars, and the Airport Express (202) Bus costs even less. In case you want to avoid public transport, you can get a taxi or any other app-based ride services from the airport, as well as a rental car.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans was $128 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and New Orleans?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $413 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $160 or less one-way and $403 or less round-trip.
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a rather large airport, with seven different terminals. There are free shuttle buses running from Terminal F (Gate F-14) to Gate C-16 (which gives access to Terminals C, B, and D) and Gate A-1 (which provides access to Terminals A-East and A-West).
  • Passengers who wish to leave their car at the airport will find that parking is available in all the different Garages (Terminals A-East, A-West, B, C, D, E, and F). International airlines operate from Terminal A-West, and different domestic airlines operate from different terminals, so make sure to check your departure information before heading to the airport – particularly if flying with American Airlines, as their flights don’t always depart from the same terminal.
  • The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) features four different terminals, and is free of any architectural obstacles for disabled people. Smoking is prohibited in the airport, but there are a couple of designated smoking areas on both the departures and arrivals levels.
  • Passengers at MSY who have lost any items during or after their flight can head to the Lost And Found office, which is located on the Upper Level in the Concourse C Lobby, right by the Airport Police station. It is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. If you need to kill some time at the airport, MSY also offers free wi-fi across all terminals.
  • Mothers who are nursing should know there is a Mother’s Room after security in each concourse at MSY, where they will find comfortable seating and a changing table. It could be a good option if your baby is hungry after the long flight.

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

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Sunday

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Philadelphia

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4237 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Trash. Sat on the runway for 40 mins…missed connecting flight because of it now I’m stuck. Thanks…a whole fkn lot.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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