New Orleans to Philadelphia flights
Direct and connecting flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia take?
Flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Airline availability for MSY to PHL changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MSY to PHL varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- JIA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| JIA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MSY → PHL
MSY to PHL is a medium-haul route of 1,751 km (1,088 mi). See the return PHL → MSY route.
Alternative airports near New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW) — 23 km, New Orleans (NBG) — 29 km, Baton Rouge (BTR) — 104 km.
Alternative airports near Philadelphia: Philadelphia (BBX) — 30 km, Philadelphia (PNE) — 31 km, Mount Holly (LLY) — 35 km.