MSY (New Orleans) to PHL (Philadelphia) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 82%. The average delay is 103 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.MSY → PHL
MSY (New Orleans) to PHL (Philadelphia)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Republic Airways edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 82% vs 69% on time.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 82% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 69%.
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Good to know
Departing from MSY
79% on timeTSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
MSY cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at PHL
79% on timeWhen flights into PHL are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PHL: TSA is ~31 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.