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$70+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana

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CHI — MSY
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$118
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$70
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:55 amORD - MSY
2 stops15h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/1510:23 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$116
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/78:33 pmORD - MSY
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/107:47 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/16:40 amMDW - MSY
1 stop12h 07mFrontier
Tue 4/81:32 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$145
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:40 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Sat 5/107:00 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:34 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:23 pmORD - MSY
1 stop20h 51mFrontier
Sun 4/202:08 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/192:52 pmORD - SHV
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Sat 4/267:15 amSHV - ORD
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/13$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/194:00 pmMDW - SHV
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Sat 4/263:31 pmSHV - MDW
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/13$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/123:10 pmORD - LFT
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/194:11 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:00 amMDW - MSY
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Tue 4/157:45 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/13$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:30 amORD - MSY
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Sat 5/36:00 amMSY - ORD
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/12$217
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Sat 4/127:05 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Tue 4/225:38 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/13$217

Find flights from Chicago to Louisiana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Louisiana 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 March 14, 2025.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Louisiana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

7:45 pm-6:58 am

1 stop11h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/2

6:56 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$118

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

9:25 am-2:14 pm

1 stop28h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/9

6:55 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$125

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/1

6:40 am-6:47 pm

1 stop12h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

1:32 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$145

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/6

12:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

9:03 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

6:34 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

6:40 am-6:56 pm

1 stop12h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/20

2:08 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 36m

$185

ChicagoShreveport

ORD - SHV

ORDSHV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

2:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Shreveport

Sat 4/26

7:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$194

ChicagoShreveport

MDW - SHV

MDWSHV

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/19

4:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Shreveport

Sat 4/26

3:31 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$194

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

3:10 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 4/19

4:11 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$199

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/15

7:45 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$217

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Louisiana

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Louisiana including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Louisiana (average of $256). Flying from Chicago to Louisiana in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Louisiana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Louisiana, 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 Chicago to Louisiana

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Louisiana. 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 14, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USLA are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Louisiana by month

Plan your trip to Louisiana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisiana ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Louisiana when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Louisiana by month

Plan your trip to Louisiana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisiana, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisiana. 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 Louisiana. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Louisiana, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
357 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Louisiana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $70 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $78 and Southwest from $80 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Baton Rouge Ryan when deciding on the best route 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 Envoy Air (90%), Spirit Airlines (87%) or Republic Airways (87%) 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 $522 for a flight from Chicago to Louisiana. The cheapest flight overall is $43 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $78.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Louisiana (average of $256). Flying from Chicago to Louisiana in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Louisiana

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Louisiana. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$57Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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