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$80+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Chicago (CHI)

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MSY — CHI
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated abril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$80
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$224

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Louisiana to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Louisiana to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisiana to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Louisiana to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/511:34 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
dom. 6/83:01 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/84:48 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop6h 23mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/113:01 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/217:00 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
sáb. 5/245:35 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/20$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/2011:37 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/279:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/20$170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/207:00 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/277:40 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/54:56 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
dom. 6/86:30 amMDW - MSY
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/245:15 pmSHV - ORD
1 stop6h 02mDelta
vie. 5/305:30 amORD - SHV
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/22$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/247:46 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop27h 51mFrontier
sáb. 4/264:30 pmORD - MSY
1 stop19h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/20$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/215:25 amMSY - ORD
1 stop4h 38mDelta
dom. 5/256:40 amORD - MSY
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/22$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/45:25 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 15mDelta
sáb. 6/76:00 amMDW - MSY
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/22$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/285:27 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop6h 31mDelta
jue. 6/57:05 amORD - BTR
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/21$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/285:08 pmSHV - ORD
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/110:37 amORD - SHV
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$225

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Chicago 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 abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisiana

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 6/5

11:34 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/8

3:01 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$127

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 5/8

4:48 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/11

3:01 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$158

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 5/21

7:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 5/24

5:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$169

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/20

11:37 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/27

9:03 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$170

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/20

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/27

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$180

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 6/5

4:56 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

dom. 6/8

6:30 am-4:17 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$198

ShreveportChicago

SHV - ORD

SHVORD

Shreveport

sáb. 5/24

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 5/30

5:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

$199

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 5/21

12:46 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/28

9:39 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$217

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 6/4

5:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 6/7

6:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$217

ShreveportChicago

SHV - ORD

SHVORD

Shreveport

vie. 5/30

6:00 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/1

5:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop6h 26m

$224

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisiana to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Louisiana to Chicago 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 LA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Louisiana to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Chicago. 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 abril 22, 2025.

The most flights from USLA to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated abril 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisiana to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisiana to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Southwest flights start at $80 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $85 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisiana to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Louisiana to Chicago?

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), Turkish Airlines (89%) or Lufthansa (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Louisiana to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisiana to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Louisiana to Chicago is generally $579, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $116 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisiana to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisiana to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisiana to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisiana to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisiana to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisiana to Chicago 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 Louisiana to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Louisiana to Chicago 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 6 airlines flying from Louisiana to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Louisiana to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$59Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$155Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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