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$81+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (CHI)

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:30 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:50 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/246:20 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Thu 1/18:20 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:59 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:36 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:05 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Sun 1/46:00 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:05 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/16:12 amMDW - MSY
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$163
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/63:26 pmORD - MSY
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:15 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:25 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:59 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/63:26 pmORD - MSY
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/63:26 pmORD - MSY
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$178
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:05 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/256:12 amMDW - MSY
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Sun 1/46:00 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/255:22 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/16:12 amMDW - MSY
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$188

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (CHI). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$296

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chicago that are best for you.

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New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

9:17 am-11:47 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:43 pm-8:21 am

1 stop11h 38m

$124

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

4:14 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop19h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:43 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$139

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

4:14 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop19h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

8:43 pm-8:21 am

1 stop11h 38m

$144

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

11:06 am-11:12 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:35 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$158

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

6:40 am-7:02 pm

2 stops12h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

8:43 pm-8:21 am

1 stop11h 38m

$173

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

8:36 pm-11:22 am

2 stops14h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:43 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$185

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/14

3:31 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

10:48 am-4:20 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$197

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

6:35 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

6:35 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

6:35 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago (average of $57). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

The best insider tips for New Orleans to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Chicago trip
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers free messaging and affordable Wi-Fi for a connected flight experience.


Southwest's open seating policy allows flexible seat choice, enhancing boarding efficiency.

Read more about SouthwestBy Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in; print boarding pass to avoid fees.

Read more about Spirit AirlinesBy Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on domestic routes.


Prepay for checked bags on United to save fees; free for premium cabin or members.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
Airports
MSY

MSY's TSA security checkpoint averages a 15-minute wait, making it efficient for early morning flights to Chicago.

Read more about MSYBy Brandon Schultz
ORD

Use the 'L' train from ORD for a quick, reliable trip to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDBy Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train from MDW takes less than 30 minutes to reach downtown Chicago, offering a convenient city connection.

Read more about MDWBy Ramsey Qubein
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Expert on ORD and MDW

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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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Chicago. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Chicago can take about 2h 20m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $197. Airlines will cover a distance of 827 mi. 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 New Orleans to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Chicago is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $60 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $131 and $163 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $47. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Midway or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from New Orleans to Chicago.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Chicago consider choosing Iberia (86%), Brussels Airlines (84%) or ANA (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Chicago? While on average our users pay $996, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $84. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $75.

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago (average of $57). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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