Super Bowl LIX is set with the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. In order to get travelers to and from the game easily, multiple airlines have added flights to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Delta Air Lines
Delta is making it easy to get to the Big Easy, adding additional flights and over 1,300 seats for fans heading to New Orleans from Philadelphia and Kansas City.
For Philly fans, Delta is adding two new nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) directly to New Orleans (MSY) on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. Two nonstop flights will be offered back to Philadelphia after the game on Feb. 10.
| Flight | Date | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL8808 (PHL-MSY) | Feb. 7th | 12:35p | 3:00p | Airbus A321 |
| DL8808 (PHL-MSY) | Feb. 8th | 12:35p | 3:00p | Boeing 757 |
| DL8814 (MSY-PHL) | Feb. 10th | 9:15a | 1:00p | Boeing 757 |
| DL8815 (MSY-PHL) | Feb. 10th | 6:00p | 9:45p | Boeing 757 |
For Kansas City fans, Delta will add one nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY) before the game. Two return flights will be offered back to MCI.
| Flight | Date | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL8807 (MCI-MSY) | Feb. 7th | 3:21p | 5:21p | Boeing 757 |
| DL8796 | Feb. 10th | 10:46a | 12:56p | Boeing 757 |
| DL8797 | Feb. 10th | 1:40p | 3:50p | Boeing 757 |
United Airlines
In keeping with tradition, United Airlines has added special flight numbers for its Super Bowl flights. The carrier has added three flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and MSY for the game, numbered UA2017 (the last Eagles Championship), UA2601 (the numbers of Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts), and UA2203 (the numbers of Kelee Ringo and Nolan Smith Jr.).
On the Kansas City side, United has added two flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to MSY for the Super Bowl. Flight numbers commemorate the team’s first game at Arrowhead Stadium as well as Head Coach Andy Reid.
Ready to *touchdown* in New Orleans? ✈️🏈️ ⚜️
— United Airlines (@united) January 27, 2025
We’ve added extra flights from Kansas City to New Orleans for the big game, complete with special custom flight numbers. 😉 pic.twitter.com/AKozkl6ddO
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines has added a single, roundtrip, flight between Philadelphia and New Orleans. Unlike the other airlines that are adding one-off flights for the game, Kansas City gets no love here. Flights between Philadelphia and New Orleans will operate on the following schedule:
| Route | Date | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| F94783 (PHL-MSY) | Feb. 8th | 11:55a | 2:20p |
| F94786 (MSY-PHL) | Feb. 10th | 3:55p | 7:39p |
JetBlue
Despite the fact that the New York Jets and Giants both missed the postseason, JetBlue is adding multiple flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for the big game. While the airline already flies between MSY and JFK, the Newark route is unique just for the game.
Flights between Newark and New Orleans will operate on the following schedule:
| Flight | Date | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| B62279 (EWR-MSY) | Feb. 7th | 8:30a | 11:00a |
| B62281 (EWR-MSY) | Feb. 7th | 2:50p | 5:20p |
| B62280 (MSY-EWR) | Feb. 10th | 6:00a | 9:50a |
| B62282 (MSY-EWR) | Feb. 10th | 8:40a | 12:30p |
JetBlue is also bolstering its service between JFK and MSY for the big game with flights operating on the following schedule:
| Flight | Date | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| B62975 (JFK-MSY) | Feb. 7th | 5:00p | 7:38p |
| B62977 (JFK-MSY) | Feb. 8th | 8:29a | 11:11a |
| B62976 (MSY-JFK) | Feb. 10th | 1:20a | 5:08a |
| B62978 (MSY-JFK) | Feb. 10th | 7:25a | 11:30a |
| B62980 (MSY-JFK) | Feb. 10th | 10:10a | 2:05p |
Summary
With the Super Bowl matchup set, many airlines are adding flights to New Orleans to get fans to and from the big game. Fans from Philadelphia, Kansas City, and even New York have more nonstop options at their fingertips to cheer on their favorite team in Super Bowl LIX.
As airlines continue to add flights for Super Bowl LIX, we will continue to update this post.
