How long is the flight from Champaign to New Orleans?

There are many flights that can get you from Champaign to New Orleans in 4h 58m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Champaign and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 703 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to New Orleans round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $351. You may be able to fly from Champaign to New Orleans for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Champaign to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans 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 New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Champaign to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 69% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

December can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Champaign with a flight ticket averaging about $458. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of December for as cheap as $351. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMI to MSY?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Champaign to New Orleans in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Champaign to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Champaign to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Champaign to New Orleans flights typically cost between $448 and $583 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $298 on American Airlines (Oct 22-Oct 25).

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Deal found 9/10

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Deal found 9/10

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Deal found 9/10

$298

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Deal found 9/10

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Deal found 9/10

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Champaign to New Orleans 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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How long is the flight from Champaign to New Orleans?
There are many flights that can get you from Champaign to New Orleans in 4h 58m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Champaign and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 703 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $351. You may be able to fly from Champaign to New Orleans for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Champaign to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans 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 Champaign to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Champaign to New Orleans 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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