New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
American Airlines, PSA Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,089-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,089 mi · 1,753 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying MSY to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 12 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 67,287 | 2h 43m |
| PSA Airlines | 8 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 18,590 | 2h 44m |
| Frontier Airlines | 2 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 18,543 | 2h 42m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,254 | 2h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to PHL flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:10am and the last at 3:34pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5626American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:10am | 10:06am | 4 | 89% |
| AA 5041American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:11am | 10:10am | 27 | 96% |
| AA 2534American Airlines | 11:41am | 3:41pm | 27 | 85% |
| F9 1274Frontier Airlines | 11:48am | 3:43pm | 5 | 71% |
| AA 2061American Airlines | 3:34pm | 7:37pm | 28 | 59% |
Is MSY to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,133 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 4pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 976 | 81% | 25 min | 3.4% |
| Frontier Airlines | 157 | 69% | 39 min | 3.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 274 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 24 | 63% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 304 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 72 | 89% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 32 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 53 | 87% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 39 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 238 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 39 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 94 | 7,232 | |
| September 2025 | 88 | 7,976 | |
| October 2025 | 96 | 10,276 | |
| November 2025 | 76 | 9,645 | |
| December 2025 | 80 | 7,237 | |
| January 2026 | 79 | 6,337 | |
| February 2026 | 89 | 8,971 | |
| March 2026 | 95 | 9,101 | |
| April 2026 | 106 | 10,981 | |
| May 2026 | 102 | 11,470 | |
| June 2026 | 99 | 9,326 | |
| July 2026 | 95 | 8,122 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.