How long is the flight from New Orleans to Illinois?

Departing from New Orleans to Illinois will take you 2h 26m. The distance between New Orleans and Illinois is about 838 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $68. Frontier flights start at $72 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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).

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

The most popular route from New Orleans to Illinois is New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Midway or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Lambert-St Louis.

What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Illinois?

The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Illinois is $58. On average you can expect to pay $851. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $98.

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

Consider Turkish Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (89%) or Envoy Air (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Illinois.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Illinois?

Consider American Airlines, Spirit Airlines or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Illinois.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois?

Users have found that booking a flight from New Orleans to Illinois at least 52 days early can save you up to 105% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 52 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from New Orleans to Illinois for as little as $224 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $434 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Illinois from New Orleans. Prices for September average $239 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $87. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$112 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$68 (United Airlines)
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Average price	$172
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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 September 15, 2025.

Tue 10/145:18 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/197:25 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$112

Fri 10/106:27 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/149:30 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$117

Thu 10/168:00 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/219:30 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$118

Fri 10/31:44 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/69:48 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$119

Tue 11/118:38 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sat 11/152:47 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$124

Wed 10/155:18 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/195:05 amORD - MSY

1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$127

Fri 10/105:39 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/126:50 amORD - MSY

1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$128

Fri 12/58:38 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sun 12/72:47 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$129

Fri 11/148:38 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines

Wed 11/192:47 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$131

Fri 10/31:44 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/38:56 pmORD - MSY

1 stop24h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$132

Thu 10/24:50 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop5h 58mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/59:48 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$135

Sat 10/187:00 amMSY - STL

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/216:15 amSTL - MSY

1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$135

Best flights from New Orleans to Illinois
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Sat 10/185:15 amMSY - STL

2 stops7h 13mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/216:15 amSTL - MSY

1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$140

Thu 10/168:00 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/1811:55 amORD - MSY

1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$143

Thu 10/165:55 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop5h 51mFrontier

Sun 10/196:20 amMDW - MSY

1 stop10h 17mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$144

Wed 10/2212:25 pmMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/287:40 amMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 9/13

$157

Sat 10/186:05 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop5h 24mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/229:30 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$198

Sat 10/186:20 amMSY - STL

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Tue 10/211:30 pmSTL - MSY

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$207

Sat 10/1812:38 pmMSY - STL

1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/215:20 amSTL - MSY

1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$207

Thu 10/165:55 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop5h 51mFrontier

Fri 10/1712:13 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop8h 20mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$144

Fri 10/34:52 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop6h 47mFrontier

Sun 10/55:10 amORD - MSY

1 stop10h 40mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$146

Sat 10/183:58 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/207:50 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$163

Tue 10/2810:08 pmMSY - ORD

2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines

Tue 11/49:30 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$165

Sat 11/16:30 amMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Sun 11/29:30 pmMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/13

$173

Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Illinois
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Thu 10/21:44 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/59:48 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$130

Fri 10/31:44 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/69:48 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$119

Fri 10/31:44 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/38:56 pmORD - MSY

1 stop24h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$132

Mon 10/64:52 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/89:30 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$117

Fri 10/105:39 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/126:50 amORD - MSY

1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$128

Tue 10/145:18 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/197:25 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$112

Tue 10/145:18 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/1811:55 amORD - MSY

1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$131

Wed 10/155:18 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/177:25 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$124

Wed 10/155:18 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/195:05 amORD - MSY

1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$127

Thu 10/168:00 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/197:25 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$118

Thu 10/161:25 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/229:30 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$120

Sat 10/187:00 amMSY - STL

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/216:15 amSTL - MSY

1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$135

One-way flights from New Orleans to Illinois
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Thu 10/162:17 pmMSY - STL

1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$68

Mon 9/224:52 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 28mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$71

Mon 9/294:52 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 28mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$72

Mon 9/294:52 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop7h 18mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$73

Thu 10/165:55 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop5h 51mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$73

Sat 11/15:15 amMSY - STL

2 stops9h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$73

Mon 11/31:52 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$74

Fri 12/54:51 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 14mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$75

Fri 10/316:05 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$76

Sun 9/219:07 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop10h 04mFrontier

Deal found 9/14

$77

Sun 9/289:07 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop10h 04mFrontier

Deal found 9/13

$78

Sat 10/1111:13 amMSY - STL

1 stop22h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$78

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MSY - STL

MSYSTL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/18

5:15 am-12:28 pm

2 stops7h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/21

6:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 33m

$140

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

8:00 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

11:55 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$143

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

5:55 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/19

6:20 am-4:37 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$144

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

5:55 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/17

12:13 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$144

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

4:52 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

5:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$146

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/22

12:25 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/28

7:40 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$157

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

4:51 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/28

8:06 am-8:12 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$157

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/18

3:58 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$163

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/28

10:08 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

9:30 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$165

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/18

5:18 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

7:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$167

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Illinois 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 MSY to IL?

When flying from New Orleans to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Illinois

The most flights from MSY to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Illinois, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,016 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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 26m. The distance between New Orleans and Illinois is about 838 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $68. Frontier flights start at $72 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Illinois?
The most popular route from New Orleans to Illinois is New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Midway or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Lambert-St Louis.
What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Illinois?
Consider Turkish Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (89%) or Envoy Air (88%) 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 $58. On average you can expect to pay $851. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $98.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Illinois 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 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Illinois

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$62	Average$186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$135	Average$334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$151	Average$312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$189	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 September 15, 2025.