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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans from C$ 165

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — MSY
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 406

One-way from

C$ 165

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 620
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 8/4-11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 24m total
  • Philadelphia to New Orleans
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 52m total
  • Philadelphia to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Find flight deals from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Tue 16/96:30 a.m.PHL - MSY
1 stop8h 07mJetBlue
Sat 20/92:32 p.m.MSY - PHL
1 stop5h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 21/2C$ 372
Tue 29/45:26 a.m.PHL - MSY
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Tue 29/45:40 p.m.MSY - PHL
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 21/2C$ 422
Tue 1/45:55 a.m.PHL - MSY
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 8/412:45 p.m.MSY - PHL
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 21/2C$ 429
Mon 17/36:30 a.m.PHL - MSY
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/35:00 a.m.MSY - PHL
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 542

Find flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans within your budget

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Philadelphia

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New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 8/4

3:55 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/4

11:35 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 04m

C$ 406

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 29/4

5:26 a.m.-11:51 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 29/4

5:40 p.m.-12:48 a.m.

1 stop6h 08m

C$ 422

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 1/4

5:55 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/4

12:45 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

C$ 429

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Mon 17/3

6:30 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 25/3

5:00 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

2 stops8h 11m

C$ 542

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Sat 12/4

3:23 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 52m

C$ 165

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Tue 22/4

9:31 a.m.-5:59 p.m.

2 stops9h 28m

C$ 219

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Thu 21/8

4:25 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

C$ 346

PhiladelphiaNew Orleans

PHL - MSY

PHLMSY

Philadelphia

Fri 4/7

12:35 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 351

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

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 22 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 640). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from PHL to MSY are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and JetBlue 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at C$ 406. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 422 and C$ 429, respectively. JetBlue is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 165. United Airlines flights start at C$ 219 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 346 one-way.

  • 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 Delta (100%), United Airlines (100%) or Republic Airways (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Philadelphia to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 640). 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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