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Flight information for Chicago to New Orleans
(CHI to MSY)

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Best Price Found

$47

Fastest flight time

2h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in New Orleans

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $47. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $103.
The fastest flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2h 10m
Direct flights go from Chicago to New Orleans every day.
There is 1 airport near New Orleans: New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to New Orleans

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to New Orleans from Chicago is August. Most expensive is May

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for New Orleans?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

In the afternoon. Chicago to New Orleans flights are approximately 49% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to New Orleans from Chicago?

Spirit Airlines. American Airlines, Delta, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to New Orleans

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Orleans flight route?

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

How far in advance should you book Chicago to New Orleans flights?

18 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to New Orleans is approximately 18 days to departure

How many flights depart from Chicago to New Orleans on average per day?

As of October 2023, there are 23 flights per week flying from Chicago to New Orleans. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00PM, with 48% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from Chicago to New Orleans on average per week?

As of October 2023, there are 166 flights per week flying from Chicago to New Orleans. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to New Orleans flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to New Orleans flight.

If you are looking to fly from Chicago to New Orleans, you are most likely going to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to New Orleans, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. The nearest airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Chicago Midway Airport which is located in Chicago. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Chicago, you can try Baton Rouge Ryan Airport or Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport which are located in Baton Rouge and Gulfport respectively. In October, $89 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Chicago to New Orleans which you can find when you fly MDW — MSY.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)$95
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)$89
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)$373
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)$375
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)$291
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)$291
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
Nov 4
MDW3:36 pmChicago Midway
4h 51m
1 stop
MSY8:27 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 7
MSY12:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 47m
1 stop
MDW7:21 pmChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Nov 1
ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 00m
1 stop
MSY5:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 8
MSY12:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 39m
1 stop
ORD10:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 29
MDW8:11 pmChicago Midway
13h 37m
1 stop
MSY9:48 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 3
MSY11:08 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 13m
1 stop
MDW5:21 pmChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Nov 4
MDW3:36 pmChicago Midway
4h 51m
1 stop
MSY8:27 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 7
MSY12:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 47m
1 stop
MDW7:21 pmChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Dec 6
ORD1:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 12m
1 stop
MSY9:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 9
MSY8:59 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 01m
1 stop
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Nov 20
ORD6:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 32m
MSY9:23 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 21
MSY6:42 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 33m
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to New Orleans

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to New Orleans, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines
Multiple Airlines
Nov 8
MDW10:06 amChicago Midway
7h 28m
1 stop
MSY5:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Spirit Airlines
Oct 25
ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 00m
1 stop
MSY5:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Frontier
Nov 4
MDW5:45 amChicago Midway
16h 01m
1 stop
MSY9:46 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Search last-minute flights to New Orleans from Chicago

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago to New Orleans
Spirit Airlines
Oct 10
ORD7:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 48m
1 stop
MSY9:11 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 17
MSY2:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 22m
1 stop
ORD9:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 11
ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 09m
1 stop
MSY9:14 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 14
MSY9:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 56m
1 stop
ORD7:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 10
MDW7:29 amChicago Midway
26h 19m
1 stop
MSY9:48 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 17
MSY10:19 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
23h 26m
1 stop
MDW9:45 amChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Oct 10
ORD7:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 48m
1 stop
MSY9:11 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 17
MSY6:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
20h 46m
2 stops
ORD3:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 10
MDW7:29 amChicago Midway
26h 19m
1 stop
MSY9:48 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 14
MSY10:28 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 25m
1 stop
MDW7:53 amChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Oct 11
ORD8:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 28m
2 stops
MSY11:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 12
MSY10:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 11m
1 stop
ORD4:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Best airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans

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Rating
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Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $50Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,809 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $125Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,719 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,893 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $187Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to New Orleans

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans, operating 22 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for Chicago to New Orleans starts from $125 round-trip, up to an average price of $346. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.2/10.

  • American Airlines Flights From Chicago to New Orleans

    American Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. American Airlines flight deals for Chicago to New Orleans start from as low as $157 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average American Airlines deals seen on momondo around $346. American Airlines operates 4 flights to New Orleans from Chicago in an average week. Users have rated it 7.1/10 across 2,893 reviews.


Frontier flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to New Orleans flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 29
MDW8:11 pmChicago Midway
13h 37m
1 stop
MSY9:48 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 3
MSY11:08 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 13m
1 stop
MDW5:21 pmChicago Midway
Frontier
Nov 4
MDW5:45 amChicago Midway
16h 01m
1 stop
MSY9:46 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 7
MSY10:07 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
23h 29m
1 stop
MDW9:36 amChicago Midway
Frontier
Oct 10
MDW7:29 amChicago Midway
26h 19m
1 stop
MSY9:48 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 17
MSY10:19 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
23h 26m
1 stop
MDW9:45 amChicago Midway

Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to New Orleans flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Nov 1
ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 00m
1 stop
MSY5:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 8
MSY12:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 39m
1 stop
ORD10:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 6
ORD1:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 12m
1 stop
MSY9:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 9
MSY8:59 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 01m
1 stop
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Nov 1
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
1 stop
MSY10:45 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 8
MSY12:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 39m
1 stop
ORD10:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

  • How far is Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?

    The distance between Chicago and New Orleans Louis Armstrong is about 834.4 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 2h 23m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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