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Among airlines operating Philadelphia to New Orleans flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans.

Flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 316 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to C$ 617 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 70–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Philadelphia to New Orleans route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 543 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 646, a difference of C$ 104. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Philadelphia to New Orleans route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 51 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to New Orleans flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome, and New Orleans Marriott. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 11:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 2% above the route average of C$ 578. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Philadelphia to New Orleans takes 3h 14m, covering 2,817 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 250, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 11m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 35 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans range from C$ 414 to C$ 743, with an average of C$ 578 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 414 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to New Orleans flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.