Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-6, which makes New Orleans one hour behind Philadelphia.
Flights from PHL to MSY start from 08:14 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:00 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your PHL to MSY flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to New Orleans (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
Frontier Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PHL to MSY flights, with 81.48% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PHL and MSY:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nashville Airport
Norfolk International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
R 925 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,867. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PHL to MSY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MSY:
Grab a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car and discover New Orleans and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
The street address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of New Orleans. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New Orleans in March.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport for August if you'd like to visit New Orleans during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to MSY in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans, Montgomery is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.
