Cheap flights from Chicago to Louisiana from $147

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Louisiana. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $286. The month of January is another great option to travel to Louisiana, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $289.

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Louisiana from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $340. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Louisiana on Thursday is $422.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Louisiana is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $347. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Louisiana is in the evening when prices are around $404.

Fly from Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best Chicago - Louisiana flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Louisiana from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Louisiana for around $366 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Louisiana from Chicago for as low as $292 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Louisiana flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Louisiana

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Louisiana from Chicago according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Louisiana. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Louisiana on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of November 2026, there are 22 flights per day flying from Chicago to Louisiana. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00PM, with 54% of flights taking off in the evening.

158 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Louisiana as of November 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.