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$148+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Illinois

MSY — ORD
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Illinois

Wed 11/256:55 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Fri 11/275:40 am -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 11/6$294
Thu 11/267:44 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
1 stop16h 43m
Deal found 11/9$295
Fri 12/411:19 am -
1 stop22h 26m
Sun 12/65:02 pm -
2 stops17h 31m
Deal found 11/6$295
Tue 11/175:08 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Tue 1/195:34 pm -
2 stops38h 28m
Deal found 11/6$296
Fri 12/187:46 pm -
1 stop10h 03m
Wed 12/308:37 am -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 11/9$297
Fri 12/259:40 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Sat 1/28:35 pm -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 11/9$297
Fri 11/277:57 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Sat 12/55:24 pm -
1 stop15h 11m
Deal found 11/9$298
Fri 12/1111:18 am -
1 stop22h 27m
Sat 1/95:41 pm -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 11/10$298
Thu 11/269:18 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Thu 12/35:24 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 11/9$299
Thu 11/267:44 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Thu 12/33:36 pm -
1 stop25h 28m
Deal found 11/9$299
Tue 11/103:15 pm -
1 stop25h 52m
Sat 11/147:05 am -
1 stop9h 08m
Deal found 11/6$300
Thu 12/109:26 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Mon 12/1410:40 am -
2 stops21h 58m
Deal found 11/8$300

Find flight deals from Louisiana to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$148
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$375

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Louisiana to Illinois
One-way flight from Louisiana to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisiana to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Louisiana to Illinois.

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New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/16

7:00 am-9:38 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - MDW Chicago Midway

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/16

11:45 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/9

7:04 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - MDW Chicago Midway

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/9

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/8

7:04 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/24

7:49 am-10:40 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - MDW Chicago Midway

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/17

5:05 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/11

10:25 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - MDW Chicago Midway

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/11

6:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

New OrleansChicago

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/17

5:45 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

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Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Louisiana with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisiana to Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Illinois (average of $253). Flying from Louisiana to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 IL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Louisiana to Illinois in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Illinois

The most flights from USLA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisiana to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Louisiana to Illinois flights typically cost between $321 and $512 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $294 on Frontier (Nov 25-Nov 27).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisiana to Illinois?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Louisiana to Illinois, you should look to book at least 83 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 day to fly from Louisiana to Illinois?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisiana to Illinois 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Louisiana to Illinois have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Louisiana to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Louisiana to Illinois in 2h 20m. Fly via American Airlines, Frontier, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 827 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $34. Delta flights start at $98 while deals on Southwest start at $98 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Illinois (average of $253). Flying from Louisiana to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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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Alternative routes for Louisiana to Illinois

Top 5 airlines flying from Louisiana to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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