Direct flights from New Orleans to Philadelphia
20 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to PHL.
Flight time: about 2h32m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA5626 | 6:12a | 2h14m | Wed |
| American JIA5626 | 6:18a | 2h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| American JIA5626 | 6:27a | 2h21m | Tue |
| American JIA5626 | 6:41a | 2h15m | Sun |
| American AAL2208 | 11:39a | 2h34m | Sun |
| American JIA5293 | 11:55a | 2h15m | Sat |
| American AAL2208 | 12:03p | 2h33m | Mon |
| American AAL2208 | 12:14p | 2h35m | Thu |
| American AAL2208 | 12:28p | 2h32m | Fri |
| American AAL2208 | 12:37p | 2h45m | Wed |
| American AAL2061 | 4:52p | 2h50m | Wed, Sun |
| American AAL2061 | 5:01p | 2h42m | Mon |
| American AAL2061 | 5:13p | 2h44m | Fri |
| American AAL2061 | 5:28p | 2h32m | Thu |
| American AAL2061 | 6:46p | 2h29m | Sat |
| Frontier FFT1274 | 8:13p | 2h29m | Mon |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 20 nonstop flights a week to Philadelphia (PHL), operated by American and Frontier. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 2h32m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Driving from New Orleans to Philadelphia takes about 18h 5m behind the wheel — roughly 1,223 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h32m.