Direct flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans
19 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from PHL to MSY.
Flight time: about 2h32m nonstop
Flying back? New Orleans → Philadelphia · 19 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Philadelphia local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2354 | 8:44a | 2h35m | Fri |
| American AAL2354 | 8:45a | 2h37m | Sat |
| American AAL2354 | 9:04a | 2h34m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| American AAL2354 | 9:34a | 2h21m | Wed |
| American AAL2354 | 10:10a | 2h30m | Thu |
| American AAL1701 | 1:12p | 2h32m | Fri–Sat |
| American AAL1701 | 1:16p | 2h30m | Mon, Thu |
| American AAL1701 | 1:47p | 2h25m | Sun |
| American AAL549 | 7:47p | 2h43m | Wed, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL549 | 7:59p | 2h34m | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| American AAL549 | 8:42p | 2h32m | Mon |
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Other airports near Philadelphia with nonstops to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| EWR — NewarkUnited | 80 mi | 21 |
| BWI — BaltimoreSouthwest | 90 mi | 18 |
| JFK — New York JFKDelta, JetBlue | 94 mi | 18 |
| LGA — New York LaGuardiaAmerican, Delta, Southwest | 95 mi | 25 |
| DCA — Washington Reagan NationalAmerican, Southwest | 119 mi | 33 |
The route
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Nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans (MSY)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has 19 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by American. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of PHL and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 2h32m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
Driving from Philadelphia to New Orleans takes about 18h 5m behind the wheel — roughly 1,223 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h32m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Yes — 19 nonstop flights a week from New Orleans (MSY) back to Philadelphia (PHL) on American, based on recently observed departures.