Illinois

$70+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Illinois

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MSY — ORD
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Illinois

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/55:21 pm
MSY
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ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Thu 5/76:50 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/304:45 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Mon 5/45:50 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop11h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$140
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/169:44 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/249:04 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop19h 09m
Frontier
Sun 4/262:00 pm
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop20h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/275:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Sat 5/306:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$142
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 4/119:20 am
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/148:58 pm
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/21$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Sat 5/96:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/304:45 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop5h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/39:00 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/16:32 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop17h 01m
Frontier
Mon 5/44:28 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop23h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:18 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop5h 55m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:42 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop23h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/246:36 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/269:00 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$151
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:04 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop18h 56m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$151

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Illinois
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Illinois.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Illinois that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansSt. Louis

MSY - STL

MSYSTL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

9:44 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/26

4:59 pm-10:41 am

1 stop17h 42m

$151

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

8:06 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$230
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

7:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

8:35 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$230

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

7:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/19

11:50 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$245

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

6:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

2:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$248

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-9:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$252

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/2

12:13 pm-2:54 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

12:55 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$257

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

10:33 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$257

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

6:20 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

2:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$260

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

11:19 am-6:33 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/18

9:22 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$265

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois (average of $48). Flying from New Orleans to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Illinois in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Illinois. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Illinois. 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 March 25, 2026.

The most flights from MSY to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Illinois, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    Departing from New Orleans to Illinois will take you 2h 20m. The distance between New Orleans and Illinois is about 827 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans 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. Spirit Airlines flights start at $53 while deals on American Airlines start at $78 one-way.

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

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

    Consider ANA (88%), Brussels Airlines (85%) or Turkish Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Illinois.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Illinois is $80. On average you can expect to pay $889. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $144.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois (average of $48). Flying from New Orleans to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Illinois. 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$18Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$133Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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