Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans (MSY) from $44

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — MSY
Mar 23 — Mar 301

The best prices from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$246

One-way from

$70
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Orleans?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 36% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 101% by booking at least 29 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chicago to New Orleans within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $245.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $297 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $52. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans (CHI - MSY)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Chicago and New Orleans. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've come across from Chicago to New Orleans. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$59
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/153:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$64
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/153:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$65
Tue 4/231:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/268:30 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$66
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/209:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$68
Sun 4/75:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/119:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$70
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/175:15 amMSY - ORD
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$73
Sat 4/65:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/139:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$77
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/235:22 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$79
  • If you’re traveling from Chicago to New Orleans, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Chicago to New Orleans flights are typically 17% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $346.56 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $144. When traveling from Chicago to New Orleans on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. When flying from Chicago to New Orleans, Spirit Airlines flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Chicago and New Orleans. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've found from Chicago to New Orleans. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 4/278:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 4/308:57 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$100
Sat 4/138:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 4/168:57 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$104
Sat 4/138:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 4/168:57 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$109
Sat 4/138:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Tue 4/168:57 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$128
Sun 4/289:21 amMDW - MSY
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Tue 4/308:57 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$129
Sat 5/2510:13 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Tue 5/2810:45 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$138
Sat 5/48:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Sun 5/128:25 amMSY - MDW
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$139
Sat 4/278:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Thu 5/27:54 amMSY - MDW
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$140
Wed 3/278:43 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop16h 49mFrontier
Thu 4/41:30 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$166
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to New Orleans is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $340.81 RT. This price is typically 29% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to New Orleans flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $173. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to New Orleans. New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is the most popular arrival airport in New Orleans. When flying from Chicago to New Orleans, Frontier flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Chicago to New Orleans flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to New Orleans specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to New Orleans in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 4/65:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/139:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$77
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/235:22 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$79
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/209:32 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$80
Sat 4/139:25 pmORD - MSY
1 stop11h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$84
Sun 4/285:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/15:15 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$85
Tue 4/231:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/269:46 amMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$87
Mon 4/15:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/56:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$88
Wed 4/35:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/56:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$89
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/199:55 pmMSY - ORD
2 stops23h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$90

Chicago to New Orleans 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and New Orleans in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to New Orleans in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 4/65:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/139:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$77
Tue 4/161:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/235:22 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$79
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/133:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$80
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/133:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$81
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/116:30 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$84
Sun 4/285:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/15:15 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$85
Tue 4/231:19 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/269:46 amMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$87
Mon 4/15:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/56:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$88
Wed 4/35:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/56:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$89

Non-stop flights to New Orleans from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to New Orleans. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Chicago to New Orleans in the near future. Select from other flights from Chicago to New Orleans by using the search form above.
Sat 4/65:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/139:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$77
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/133:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$80
Wed 5/87:13 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/133:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$81
Mon 4/15:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/56:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$88
Wed 4/35:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/56:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$89
Sat 3/305:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/310:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$92
Tue 4/21:20 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/310:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$94
Sat 4/135:52 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/189:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$95
Sun 5/55:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/83:49 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$96

Chicago to New Orleans flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to New Orleans for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Chicago to New Orleans. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 3/2710:00 pmORD - MSY
1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:23 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$115
Wed 3/2710:00 pmORD - MSY
1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/310:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$122
Thu 3/285:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/19:07 pmMSY - ORD
2 stops24h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$147
Wed 3/275:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/49:23 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$148
Wed 3/2710:00 pmORD - MSY
2 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/310:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$151
Thu 3/285:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/110:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$152
Thu 3/285:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/310:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$153
Wed 3/275:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/310:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$156
Wed 3/278:51 amMDW - MSY
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:25 amMSY - MDW
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$160

One-way flights to New Orleans from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Chicago to New Orleans. Those seeking round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 4/45:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$44
Wed 4/35:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$45
Tue 4/165:00 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$47
Tue 4/21:20 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$50
Sat 4/135:30 pmORD - MSY
1 stop6h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$52
Tue 4/912:51 pmORD - MSY
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$53
Tue 4/98:42 amMDW - MSY
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$54
Fri 4/1910:00 pmORD - MSY
1 stop15h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$54
Sat 4/278:17 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$56

Find flights from Chicago to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/16

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/18

Nonstop2h 36m

$59

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/15

Nonstop2h 34m

$64

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/15

Nonstop2h 34m

$65

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/23

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/26

Nonstop2h 36m

$66

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/16

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/20

Nonstop2h 36m

$68

Chicago MidwayNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/27

1 stop11h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/30

1 stop4h 56m

$100

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/29

1 stop10h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/30

1 stop5h 59m

$111

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/16

Nonstop2h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/17

Nonstop2h 39m

$139

Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/13

Nonstop2h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/16

Nonstop2h 37m

$159

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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to New Orleans by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to New Orleans by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $51 while a round-trip flight costs $92. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$272

February

$278

March

$310

April

$346

May

$300

June

$324

July

$298

August

$250

September

$246

October

$302

November

$327

December

$298

Temperature and rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MSY

Temperature

51.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.4
Good
11,618 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

6.5
Okay
8,875 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Chicago?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $59, but on average you can expect to pay $79.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to New Orleans is less than $101.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to New Orleans for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to New Orleans within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

    Per day, 15 flights depart from Chicago to New Orleans on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 7% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 47% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 47% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to New Orleans in 2h 30m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 843 mi between Chicago and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $59, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago to New Orleans and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $100. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Frontier flights start at $54 while deals on American Airlines start at $70 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (87%), United Airlines (86%), Turkish Airlines( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $37. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $58 on average our data indicates $390 when flying from Chicago to New Orleans.

  • What does ORD to MSY mean?

    ORD and MSY are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to MSY refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

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