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What is the best way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
29h 40m
$226
$230
10
Flight
2h 42m
$28
$209
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What is the cheapest way to reach Philadelphia from New Orleans, LA?

You can get to Philadelphia with just $28 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $28
Sunday
Monday
from $28
Tuesday
from $85
Wednesday
Thursday
from $81
Friday

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 45m
    0
    7:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $28
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 21m
    0
    6:05 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:26 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $98
  • United Airlines
    5h 41m
    0
    5:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:41 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $345
  • Alaska Airlines
    22h 16m
    0
    6:47 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    6:03 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $644
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    22h 16m
    0
    6:47 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    6:03 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $669

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 42m
    0
    11:38 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:20 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $28
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 19m
    0
    6:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:14 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 59m
    0
    7:42 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:41 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $108
  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 8m
    0
    7:42 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:50 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $108
  • United Airlines
    5h 35m
    0
    5:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:35 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $365

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    25h 46m
    0
    8:57 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:43 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $85
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 43m
    0
    8:57 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $85
  • Spirit Airlines
    25h 53m
    0
    8:57 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:50 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $102
  • United Airlines
    8h 36m
    0
    7:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    4:36 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $363
  • United Airlines
    6h 36m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    4:36 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $363
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    29h 40m
    0
    9:10 PM
    New Orleans, LA
    Canal and Charles
    3:50 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $226
  • Greyhound US
    32h 35m
    0
    9:10 PM
    New Orleans, LA
    Canal and Charles
    6:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $227
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    9:10 PM
    New Orleans, LA
    Canal and Charles
    11:30 AM
    Philadelphia
    IRS Building
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $230
  • Greyhound US
    57h 40m
    0
    6:55 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    5:35 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $232
  • Greyhound US
    55h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:05 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $233

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 16m
    0
    6:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    6:11 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 23m
    0
    6:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:18 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 5m
    0
    7:42 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    8:47 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $82
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 56m
    0
    6:05 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    8:01 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $103
  • United Airlines
    10h 1m
    0
    10:35 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    9:36 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $354

What are the fastest trips from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia?

You can get to Philadelphia from New Orleans, LA in just 2h 42m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 2h 45m
Sunday
Monday
from 2h 42m
Tuesday
from 6h 36m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 10h 1m
Friday

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 45m
    0
    7:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $28
  • United Airlines
    5h 41m
    0
    5:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:41 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $345
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 21m
    0
    6:05 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:26 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $98
  • Alaska Airlines
    22h 16m
    0
    6:47 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    6:03 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $644
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    22h 16m
    0
    6:47 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    6:03 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $669

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 42m
    0
    11:38 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:20 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $28
  • United Airlines
    5h 35m
    0
    5:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:35 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $365
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 19m
    0
    6:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:14 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 59m
    0
    7:42 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:41 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $108
  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 8m
    0
    7:42 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:50 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $108

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    6h 36m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    4:36 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $363
  • United Airlines
    8h 36m
    0
    7:00 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    4:36 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $363
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 43m
    0
    8:57 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $85
  • Spirit Airlines
    25h 46m
    0
    8:57 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:43 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $85
  • Spirit Airlines
    25h 53m
    0
    8:57 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:50 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $102
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    29h 40m
    0
    9:10 PM
    New Orleans, LA
    Canal and Charles
    3:50 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $226
  • Greyhound US
    32h 35m
    0
    9:10 PM
    New Orleans, LA
    Canal and Charles
    6:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $227
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    9:10 PM
    New Orleans, LA
    Canal and Charles
    11:30 AM
    Philadelphia
    IRS Building
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $230
  • Greyhound US
    55h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    3:05 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $233
  • Greyhound US
    57h 40m
    0
    6:55 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    5:35 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $232

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    10h 1m
    0
    10:35 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    9:36 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $354
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 5m
    0
    7:42 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    8:47 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $82
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 56m
    0
    6:05 AM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    8:01 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $103
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 23m
    0
    6:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    11:18 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 16m
    0
    6:55 PM
    New Orleans Airport
    New Orleans Airport
    6:11 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia

What are the most popular stations in New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia?

In New Orleans, LA, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Canal and Charles or Loyola @ Tulane, while in Philadelphia you will be arriving at Spring Garden St Station, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Philadelphia from New Orleans, LA? With 6 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia, you can pay as low as $28 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Frontier Airlines: you will get to Philadelphia in just 2h 42m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia are Spirit Airlines, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Arabi, LA or to Millbourne, PA, and look at flights from New Orleans Airport, and landing at Philadelphia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia?

The most popular companies between New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia, are Spirit Airlines, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia

How can I reach Philadelphia from New Orleans, LA?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Philadelphia from New Orleans, LA.

How far is Philadelphia from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia is 1,086.6 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 47 kgs of CO2, a train 61 kgs, a car 297 kgs, and a flight 430 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia?

You can get to Philadelphia with just $28 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from New Orleans, LA to Philadelphia?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Philadelphia in just 2h 42m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

More routes to New Orleans, LA and to Philadelphia

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New Orleans, LA and to Philadelphia. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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