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$104+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans (MSY)

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSY
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/286:05 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Mon 8/319:36 pm
MSY
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ORD
1 stop16h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/38:10 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Mon 12/710:58 am
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$215
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:20 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Sun 9/66:17 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop28h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/56:05 pm
MDW
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Sun 9/66:45 am
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$217
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:50 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop27h 17m
Frontier
Sun 9/2010:48 am
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop13h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/242:20 pm
MDW
-
MSY
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/275:55 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/209:20 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Sun 8/236:17 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop28h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/19:19 pm
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 9/66:55 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/147:28 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop20h 54m
Frontier
Mon 9/215:26 pm
MSY
-
ORD
2 stops42h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/297:25 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop8h 38m
Frontier
Mon 11/24:58 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop4h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/29:19 pm
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 9/67:07 am
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$221
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/234:49 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop23h 45m
Frontier
Mon 10/261:22 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop16h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$222

Find flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$104
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to New Orleans 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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

6:14 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/14

12:51 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$217

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/6

10:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$227

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

5:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

6:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$231
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/14

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/17

5:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$243

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/31

2:45 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/2

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

$245

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

10:10 am-3:55 pm

2 stops5h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/29

6:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$260

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/10

4:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/13

6:15 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$264

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/29

5:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/1

6:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$264

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/18

5:10 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/21

5:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 39m

$278

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/4

5:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/8

6:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$278

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $257). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans. 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 August 4, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to New Orleans flights typically cost between $214 and $388 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $211 on Frontier (Sep 18-Sep 25).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $208.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.

How often are flights from Chicago to New Orleans delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Chicago and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to New Orleans flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated August 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,738 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Chicago?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 21 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to New Orleans in 5h 21m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 838 mi between Chicago and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $98, Frontier will fly you from Chicago to New Orleans and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $98 and $163, respectively. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $60. American Airlines flights start at $82 while deals on United Airlines start at $84 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (86%), Republic Airways (83%), United Airlines( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $103. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $192 on average, our data indicates $294 when flying from Chicago to New Orleans.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $257). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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