Cheap Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans (MSY)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans (PHL-MSY)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$78 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PHL to MSY on Tue, May 19), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$172 departing on Wed, May 27 and returning on Wed, Jun 3.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  It takes about 3 hours 34 minutes to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

• When is the best time to book flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 24 flight per week flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Frontier Airlines: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- F94781 (12:21)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

  To find best deals on flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$78.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New Orleans travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans (MSY) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans on May 16, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$175.

• Which airports can I fly to for New Orleans from Philadelphia?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in New Orleans, with Philadelphia International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (PHL-MSY) is by far the most common option on this route: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

• Is there any time difference between Philadelphia and New Orleans?

  The time difference between New Orleans and Philadelphia is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.