Q: 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 C$ 760 and C$ 419 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 418 on Southwest (21 Oct-24 Oct).

Question 1

How often are flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Philadelphia to New Orleans flights typically cost between C$ 760 and C$ 419 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 418 on Southwest (21 Oct-24 Oct).

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, American Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

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A quick flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans can take about 8h 15m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 577. Philadelphia and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1751 km.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at C$ 451. American Airlines is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

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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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of C$ 415). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 682). 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to New Orleans is C$ 558. On average you can expect to pay C$ 558. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for C$ 586.

Question 14

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans consider choosing Sun Country Air (100%), American Airlines (88%) or PSA Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to MSY?

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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.

Question 16

What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

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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 13m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans per day from 1 airline.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

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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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Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

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Round-trip from	C$ 418
One-way from	C$ 180
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	August
Average price	C$ 582
Good round-trip deal	C$ 558 or less

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