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$104+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CHI
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Fri 6/5
Fri 6/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/284:25 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop6h 48m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$205
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 5/154:25 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop6h 48m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/25:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/25:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$208
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/243:44 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Tue 7/287:05 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Wed 6/31:29 pm
ORD
-
MSY
2 stops26h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Wed 6/312:04 pm
MDW
-
MSY
2 stops21h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/155:27 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/2010:49 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop5h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Mon 5/258:16 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop25h 46m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 5/315:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Tue 6/24:05 pm
ORD
-
MSY
2 stops24h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$213
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/145:27 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/175:25 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/410:11 am
MSY
-
ORD
2 stops9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/75:25 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$216

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 May 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$205
(Frontier)

One-way from

$104
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$295

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 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 May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansChicago

MSY - RFD

MSYRFD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

5:29 pm-8:31 am

2 stops15h 02m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/24

11:27 am-10:19 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$258

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

3:36 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/29

5:08 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$277

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

10:25 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$307

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

10:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/24

9:00 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$317

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

1:20 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

11:55 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$328
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/1

11:55 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/5

9:55 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$347

New OrleansChicago

MSY - RFD

MSYRFD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

5:53 pm-7:45 am

1 stop13h 52m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/31

11:27 am-4:21 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$349

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

8:11 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$357

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

8:11 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$357

New OrleansChicago

MSY - RFD

MSYRFD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

5:21 pm-10:37 am

2 stops17h 16m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/14

11:27 am-10:19 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$359

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

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 35 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 $18). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 May 6, 2026.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

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 May 2, 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans 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 May 6, 2026.

The most flights from MSY to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Austin (AUS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $168.

What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.

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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 May 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
4,305 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,638 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,964 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Chicago. 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 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 35 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $307. Airlines will cover a distance of 838 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $18 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $78 and $133 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 92% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines (85%), Brussels Airlines (80%) or ANA (78%) 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 $881, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $239.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago (average of $18). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 May 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$18Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$133Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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