Cheap flights from New Orleans to Chicago from $54

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Spirit Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:24 pmMSY-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
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10:18 am - 12:39 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
$108Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
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2:19 pm - 4:54 pmMSY-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
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10:12 am - 12:28 pmORD-MSY
2h 16mnonstop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:24 pmMSY-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
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10:18 am - 12:39 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
$118Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
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9:34 pm - 7:50 amMSY-ORD
10h 16m1 stop
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5:49 pm - 8:10 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
$123Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 11
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5:20 pm - 7:35 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 10:10 pmMDW-MSY
2h 10mnonstop
$149Southwest
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 8:49 amMSY-ORD
2h 43mnonstop
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6:16 pm - 8:54 pmORD-MSY
2h 38mnonstop
$149American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 23
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 8:40 amMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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10:45 am - 12:55 pmMDW-MSY
2h 10mnonstop
$153Southwest
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 8:49 amMSY-ORD
2h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 8:54 pmORD-MSY
2h 38mnonstop
$153American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:56 amMSY-ORD
5h 41m1 stop
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7:10 am - 9:41 amORD-MSY
2h 31mnonstop
$175United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
11:08 am - 6:37 pmMSY-MDW
7h 29m1 stop
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10:31 am - 5:53 pmMDW-MSY
7h 22m1 stop
$217Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6

American Airlines flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on New Orleans to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 20
MSY6:06 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 43m
ORD8:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 23
ORD6:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 38m
MSY8:54 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
American Airlines
Aug 16
MSY6:06 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 43m
ORD8:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 23
ORD6:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 38m
MSY8:54 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
American Airlines
Aug 5
MSY5:44 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 37m
ORD8:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 13
ORD8:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 44m
MSY11:23 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Spirit Airlines flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New Orleans to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 4
MSY1:50 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 34m
ORD4:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 8
ORD10:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 21m
MSY12:39 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Spirit Airlines
Aug 4
MSY2:19 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 35m
ORD4:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 25
ORD10:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 16m
MSY12:28 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Spirit Airlines
Sep 4
MSY1:50 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 34m
ORD4:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 7
ORD10:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 21m
MSY12:39 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New Orleans and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from New Orleans, with most prices found around $158. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from New Orleans to Chicago during August average around $197.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $311. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New Orleans to Chicago for around $661.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from New Orleans to Chicago during this time can be as low as $274. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $705.

What is the cheapest New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from New Orleans when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $252 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from New Orleans for as low as $171 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago flights?

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

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New Orleans to Chicago.

How have New Orleans to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for New Orleans to Chicago flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New Orleans to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$54

Fastest flight time

2h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from New Orleans in the past 72 hours is $54. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $108.
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Chicago takes 2h 15m
Direct flights go from New Orleans to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Chicago are 834.4 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 2h 15m.

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

    Prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

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

    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 New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New Orleans to Chicago?

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Best airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago

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Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $56Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,035 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $59Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,251 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $144Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,864 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $161Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,238 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,958 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From New Orleans to Chicago

    Southwest flies from New Orleans to Chicago around 20 times per week, with 4,241 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from New Orleans to Chicago in the last 72 hours was $180 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $290 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From New Orleans to Chicago

    The best United Airlines deal for New Orleans to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $144, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $336 round-trip. United Airlines operates 15 flights out of New Orleans into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 8,864 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.


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