$68+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSY
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to LouisianaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Louisiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 5, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Louisiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 5, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:43 pmORD - MSY
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1212:28 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:42 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/19:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/3![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/258:43 pmORD - MSY
1 stop11h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/289:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 2/1110:07 amORD - MSY
1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/149:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/2410:07 amORD - MSY
1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/289:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/248:36 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/267:42 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/18:43 pmORD - MSY
1 stop11h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/79:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$117
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:42 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/179:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$118
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Mon 3/98:42 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/129:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/3![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$119
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/188:36 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/219:17 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sat 2/78:15 amMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Tue 2/106:45 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/4![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/142:51 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Mon 2/239:51 pmMSY - STL
1 stop24h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/3![Frontier logo]()
$157
Find flight deals from Illinois to Louisiana
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Louisiana flight deals. Data was last updated January 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $110 (Flightnetwork) |
One-way from | $68 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $259 |
Good round-trip deal | $171 or less |
Good one-way deal | $141 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 January 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Louisiana that are best for you.
Fly from
Illinois
Fly to
Louisiana
Route
Depart
Return
Price
St. LouisNew Orleans
STL - MSY
STLMSY
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 2/23
3:49 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop7h 09m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/25
12:14 pm-10:27 pm
1 stop10h 13m
$177
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Wed 2/25
6:10 am-10:05 am
1 stop3h 55m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 2/28
2:55 pm-5:15 pm
Nonstop2h 20m
$187
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Tue 2/17
10:49 am-4:30 pm
1 stop5h 41m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/24
4:32 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop6h 01m
$197
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Sat 2/7
6:25 am-11:48 am
1 stop5h 23m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/10
12:55 pm-5:29 pm
1 stop4h 34m
$197
ChicagoNew Orleans
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/17
5:59 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop5h 31m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 1/20
12:55 pm-7:21 pm
1 stop6h 26m
$197
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Tue 1/27
8:25 am-10:55 am
Nonstop2h 30m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/31
8:45 am-4:25 pm
2 stops7h 40m
$204
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Sat 1/31
8:15 am-10:40 am
Nonstop2h 25m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/31
1:00 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop5h 40m
$207
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Tue 1/27
6:14 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop5h 11m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/3
5:23 am-9:53 am
1 stop4h 30m
$207
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Wed 2/18
10:49 am-6:06 pm
1 stop7h 17m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/23
5:34 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop4h 57m
$207
ChicagoNew Orleans
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Wed 2/25
12:45 pm-6:21 pm
1 stop5h 36m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 3/1
5:25 am-9:54 am
1 stop4h 29m
$207
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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Louisiana
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Estimated round-trip price
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Louisiana (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 5, 2026.
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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Louisiana?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Louisiana. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Louisiana flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon 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 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 January 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Louisiana
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 5, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$77 | Average$192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$98 | Average$334 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$109 | Average$131 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$364 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$365 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |