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$144+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Louisiana

ORD — MSY
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Louisiana

Tue 11/36:16 am -
1 stop9h 57m
Sat 11/75:08 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 10/26$280
Thu 11/129:51 am -
1 stop10h 21m
Sat 11/149:04 pm -
1 stop11h 42m
Deal found 10/26$280
Sat 12/1212:28 pm -
2 stops20h 07m
Mon 12/142:18 pm -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 10/25$281
Mon 11/98:30 pm -
2 stops19h 43m
Thu 11/195:59 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 10/25$281
Mon 12/285:05 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 1/49:35 am -
1 stop13h 18m
Deal found 10/28$282
Mon 11/910:29 am -
1 stop5h 44m
Wed 11/183:15 pm -
1 stop17h 31m
Deal found 10/26$283
Sat 12/127:55 am -
2 stops7h 20m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 10/27$284
Sun 12/275:58 am -
1 stop26h 49m
Tue 1/511:35 am -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 10/30$284
Wed 11/2510:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 11/2610:10 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 10/26$285
Fri 11/209:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 32m
Thu 11/2612:44 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/28$285
Sat 11/147:05 am -
1 stop9h 08m
Wed 11/186:03 pm -
2 stops21h 34m
Deal found 10/27$286
Fri 11/136:42 pm -
2 stops25h 27m
Mon 11/168:57 pm -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 10/25$287

Find flight deals from Illinois to Louisiana

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Frontier)

One-way from

$144
(Super.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
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From Illinois to Louisiana
One-way flight from Illinois to Louisiana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Louisiana.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Louisiana.

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ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/6

10:05 am-12:30 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

Thu 11/26

6:59 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/24

10:25 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/18

9:30 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/24

7:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/15

11:10 am-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

6:59 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

ChicagoNew Orleans

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

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/23

4:57 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

9:51 am-3:14 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/28

5:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Louisiana

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Louisiana (average of $286). Flying from Illinois to Louisiana in October is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 IL to LA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Louisiana in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Louisiana flights typically cost between $286 and $511 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $280 on Frontier (Nov 12-Nov 14).

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

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Louisiana is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Illinois to Louisiana. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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 Illinois to Louisiana?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Louisiana can take about 5h 01m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $295. Airlines will cover a distance of 738 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $94 and $94, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Louisiana (average of $286). Flying from Illinois to Louisiana in October is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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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Alternative routes for Illinois to Louisiana

Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Louisiana

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$98Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$102Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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