United States · 1,089 miles (1,752 km)

New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights

One airline flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,089 miles (1,752 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baltimore, Washington and Dulles and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to PHL

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book MSY to PHL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MSY to PHL with one stop

40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Richmond (RIC)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Savannah (SAV)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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See all 40 in Routes

MSY to PHL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to PHL?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Philadelphia (PHL).

How far is New Orleans from Philadelphia by plane?

New Orleans (MSY) and Philadelphia (PHL) are 1,089 miles (1,752 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MSY to PHL award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MSY to PHL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to PHL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between New Orleans and Philadelphia?

The most direct connections are through Baltimore (BWI), Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Atlanta (ATL) and Knoxville (TYS). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Baltimore.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.