Making it easy to get to the Big Easy: Delta adds extra flights to New Orleans for the big game

Delta is adding additional flights and over 1,300 seats for fans heading to New Orleans from Philadelphia and Kansas City. SkyMiles members will have the ability to stream the big game onboard through Delta Sync.

Staff Writer

Jan 26, 2025 10:15pm

Delta 767 aircraft shortly after takeoff with blue sky and clouds in background

Delta is boosting flight options to New Orleans (MSY) for fans looking to cheer on football’s best teams at the big game on Feb. 9. Plus, Delta’s got you covered if you’re inflight on game day. With much of Delta’s fleet equipped with live satellite TV, customers can catch every play on their seatback screens while cruising over the continental U.S.

Your journey to the Big Easy just got easier

Whether it’s attending the big game in person, or just partaking in the festivities throughout the city, Delta is making it easy to get to New Orleans.

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 Number	Day	Date	Departure	Dept Time	Arrival	Arrv Time	Aircraft
DL 8808	FRI	7-Feb-25	PHL	12:35	MSY	15:00	Airbus A321
DL 8808	SAT	8-Feb-25	PHL	12:35	MSY	15:00	Boeing 757
DL 8814	MON	10-Feb-25	MSY	9:15	PHL	13:00	Boeing 757
DL 8815	MON	10-Feb-25	MSY	18:00	PHL	21:45	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 Number	Day	Date	Departure	Dept Time	Arrival	Arrv Time	Aircraft
DL 8807	FRI	7-Feb-25	MCI	15:21	MSY	17:21	Boeing 757
DL 8796	MON	10-Feb-25	MSY	10:46	MCI	12:56	Boeing 757
DL 8797	MON	10-Feb-25	MSY	13:40	MCI	15:50	Boeing 757

Flights can now be booked at https://www.delta.com/