Delta caters to football fans with these Super Bowl flights

Delta adds more flights to the Super Bowl

By Mark Reif Published January 28, 2025 11:00 AM

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The 2025 Super Bowl looks to be a classic, with two teams at the height of their powers. The offensive power of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley will square off against the finesse of Patrick Mahomes and his receiving corps. Additionally, each team is in the top five of ESPN’s postseason total defense rankings (Philadelphia 2nd, Kansas City, 4th).

With a heavyweight matchup like that taking place in New Orleans, there’s sure to be strong demand for flights, especially from the teams’ home cities. Delta is prepared to meet the demand, with extra trips to the big game.

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Ahead of the February 9 contest, Delta is increasing direct flights to Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Both routes include a return trip on Monday, February 10. Also, for those who must watch inflight, many Delta aircraft include live satellite TV feeds on seatback screens while flying over the continental U.S.

Delta added two flights from PHL to MSY, on February 7th and 8th, and two return routes on February 10th. Flight info is as follows (via Delta):

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

Chiefs fans get one additional flight into New Orleans, and two return trips on the 10th. The flights consist of (via Delta):

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 are available now for booking on Delta.com.

Mark Reif is a writer from Stowe, Vermont. During the winter, he works as a snowboard coach and rides more than 100 days. The…

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