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$70+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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MSY — ORD
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$127
(Priceline)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

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Fri 9/54:52 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/710:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$127
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Mon 9/810:01 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/102:04 pmORD - MSY
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$128
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:51 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1110:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$129
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Fri 9/121:44 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1410:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$130
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Sun 9/79:07 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/102:04 pmORD - MSY
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$131
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Wed 9/176:30 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/242:04 pmORD - MSY
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$132
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Sat 9/132:38 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/1410:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$133
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Thu 9/47:45 amMSY - ORD
1 stop13h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/1510:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$134
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Mon 9/81:44 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/195:10 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$135
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Thu 9/181:44 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/256:30 amORD - MSY
1 stop11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$136
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Fri 11/78:38 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/92:47 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$137
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Fri 10/245:54 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/269:40 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$138

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

4:51 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

4:52 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/19

4:52 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

6:01 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

2:47 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/5

4:52 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

4:52 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

4:52 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

5:22 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

9:40 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

1:44 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$70

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/19

10:01 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$71

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.


Prepay for checked bags 24 hours before to save on fees.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches extra legroom, ideal for laptop use.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print boarding pass beforehand.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
MSY

Expect short security wait times at MSY, averaging 15 minutes, thanks to efficient processes and lower passenger volumes.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
ORD

For a quick city transfer from ORD, consider taking the 'L' train from the airport to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 79% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 22 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $62. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $137 and $165, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (95%), SkyWest Airlines (91%), Japan Airlines( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $951, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$165Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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