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$146+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana

CHI — MSY
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Louisiana

Wed 12/212:28 pm -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 12/66:05 pm -
1 stop23h 11m
Deal found 11/1$282
Fri 12/185:58 am -
1 stop26h 36m
Sun 12/206:05 pm -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 11/3$282
Thu 12/176:43 am -
2 stops8h 21m
Thu 12/249:33 am -
2 stops14h 28m
Deal found 11/2$283
Sat 11/216:40 am -
1 stop27h 30m
Tue 11/249:18 am -
2 stops14h 16m
Deal found 11/1$283
Mon 11/239:09 am -
2 stops23h 14m
Thu 11/266:50 pm -
1 stop12h 47m
Deal found 10/31$284
Thu 11/196:30 am -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 11/229:18 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 10/30$284
Sat 12/1212:28 pm -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 12/149:26 am -
1 stop26h 07m
Deal found 11/1$285
Fri 12/43:55 pm -
2 stops16h 43m
Mon 12/76:05 pm -
2 stops27h 55m
Deal found 10/31$285
Fri 12/115:02 pm -
1 stop15h 36m
Tue 12/159:26 am -
1 stop26h 07m
Deal found 11/1$286
Sat 12/125:35 am -
1 stop11h 33m
Thu 12/178:18 pm -
2 stops18h 34m
Deal found 11/1$286
Fri 12/1110:29 pm -
1 stop10h 09m
Tue 12/154:48 pm -
1 stop20h 42m
Deal found 11/2$287
Tue 12/112:33 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 12/36:05 pm -
2 stops15h 41m
Deal found 11/2$288

Find flight deals from Chicago to Louisiana

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$146
(Frontier)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$384

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
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From Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana.

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ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/30

8:35 pm-7:55 am

2 stops35h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/5

6:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/30

4:45 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

8:20 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/24

8:40 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/30

10:25 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

9:20 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/1

8:40 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/21

10:40 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/17

9:20 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Louisiana

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Louisiana

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Louisiana (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Louisiana in October is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 CHI to LA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Louisiana in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Louisiana

The most flights from CHI to USLA are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Louisiana flights typically cost between $292 and $499 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $282 on Frontier (Dec 2-Dec 6).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Louisiana may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Louisiana?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Louisiana flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Louisiana by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Louisiana?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Louisiana can take about 2h 20m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $316. Airlines will cover a distance of 827 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $60 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $98 and United Airlines from $98 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Louisiana?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Louisiana?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Louisiana consider choosing Brussels Airlines (94%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) or Lufthansa (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Louisiana?

    On average you can expect to pay $984 for a flight from Chicago to Louisiana. The cheapest flight overall is $145 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Louisiana (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to Louisiana in October is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 Chicago to Louisiana

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$98Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$102Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$213Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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