PHL (Philadelphia) to MSY (New Orleans) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 83%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.PHL → MSY
PHL (Philadelphia) to MSY (New Orleans)
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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.
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Republic Airways edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 83% vs 73% on time.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 73%.
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Good to know
Departing from PHL
77% on timeExpect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
PHL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at MSY
79% on timeWhen flights into MSY are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MSY: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.