What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

A quick flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans can take about 9h 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 585. Philadelphia and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1751 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at C$ 447. American Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans

The most flights from PHL to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to New Orleans is C$ 553. On average you can expect to pay C$ 553. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for C$ 441.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans consider choosing American Airlines (70%), PSA Airlines (63%) or Frontier (50%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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 5h 44m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per day from 1 airline.

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.

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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.

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Average price	C$ 589
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of C$ 461). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 676). 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 decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 C$ 445 and C$ 763 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 578 on Southwest (3 Feb-9 Feb).

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See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Philadelphia to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

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Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

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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 5h 44m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per day from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
A quick flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans can take about 9h 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 585. Philadelphia and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1751 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at C$ 447. American Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans consider choosing American Airlines (70%), PSA Airlines (63%) or Frontier (50%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to New Orleans is C$ 553. On average you can expect to pay C$ 553. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for C$ 441.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of C$ 461). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 676). 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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The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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 decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 C$ 445 and C$ 763 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 578 on Southwest (3 Feb-9 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans

The most flights from PHL to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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Philadelphia to New Orleans flights typically cost between C$ 445 and C$ 763 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 578 on Southwest (3 Feb-9 Feb).