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$80+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Louisiana

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSY
jul. 6 — jul. 131
dom. 7/6
dom. 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Louisiana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Louisiana flight deals. Data was last updated julio 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Louisiana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Louisiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sáb. 8/165:15 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
lun. 8/186:30 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/47:55 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/112:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$157
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 10/210:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
dom. 10/51:50 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
sáb. 8/27:55 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/66:06 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 8/149:12 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
jue. 8/211:35 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$161
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/45:46 pmORD - MSY
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/84:51 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$161
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
vie. 10/33:10 pmORD - MSY
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
jue. 10/95:05 amMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/95:05 pmORD - MSY
1 stop23h 13mFrontier
dom. 8/178:09 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop27h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
vie. 8/812:43 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop7h 12mDelta
lun. 8/115:03 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/30$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 8/148:20 amORD - LFT
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/214:25 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
vie. 8/1512:43 pmMDW - BTR
1 stop5h 26mDelta
vie. 8/224:38 pmBTR - MDW
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 7/245:35 amORD - BTR
1 stop6h 00mDelta
lun. 7/287:00 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/30$249

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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 julio 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Louisiana that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Louisiana

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

sáb. 8/16

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 8/18

6:30 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$157

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 8/4

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 8/11

2:16 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$157

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 10/2

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 10/5

1:50 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$158

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/2

7:55 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 8/6

6:06 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$160

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

jue. 8/14

9:12 pm-8:51 am

1 stop11h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 8/21

1:35 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/4

5:46 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 9/8

4:51 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 19m

$161

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 10/3

7:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 10/7

4:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$169

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/9

5:05 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop23h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 8/17

8:09 pm-12:05 am

1 stop27h 56m

$183

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

vie. 8/8

6:47 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 8/11

5:03 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$217

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/14

8:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Lafayette Regional

jue. 8/21

4:25 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$248

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Louisiana

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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, 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 julio 1, 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 julio 1, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USLA are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 julio 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
710 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $80 and Southwest from $82 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 (100%), United Airlines (86%) or Air Canada (85%) 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 $362 for a flight from Chicago to Louisiana. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $118.

  • 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Louisiana

Discover the top 5 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 julio 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$161Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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