
Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Philadelphia to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
PHL - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6

2026-11-08
PHL - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6

2026-11-09
PHL - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6

2026-11-14
PHL - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6

2026-11-16
PHL - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6

2026-11-17
PHL - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6

Philadelphia to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
1,088 mi
1,751 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - New Orleans · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Baltimore - New Orleans · Baltimore is 90 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Washington - New Orleans · Washington is 126 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Philadelphia - Mobile · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Flights Philadelphia - Jackson · Jackson is 161 mi from New Orleans
Flights Philadelphia - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PHL - MSY
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-13
PHL - MSY
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-15
PHL - MSY
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-18
PHL - MSY
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-20
PHL - MSY
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-21
PHL - MSY
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6

Selected hotels for your next stay

New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229

New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458

New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Philadelphia to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans.
Philadelphia and New Orleans are about 1,088 miles (1,751 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,088-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Departures from Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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