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$112+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSY
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
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 May 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 5/276:55 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Sun 5/315:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/241:50 pm
ORD
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MSY
1 stop17h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 5/275:11 pm
ORD
-
MSY
2 stops23h 10m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/286:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 6/86:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Mon 6/155:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 6/26:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Tue 6/95:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Tue 6/26:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Fri 6/55:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop26h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/286:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Sun 5/315:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Wed 5/276:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/25:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
2 stops27h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 6/36:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Mon 6/85:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Sun 5/315:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$209

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 May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$112
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/24

6:23 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

7:35 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 21m

$277

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

7:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

5:35 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$347

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/29

9:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/31

6:35 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$363

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

8:11 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/31

6:30 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$363

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

8:11 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/31

6:30 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$363

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

7:00 am-9:42 am

Nonstop2h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/5

5:35 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$367

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/9

8:11 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/14

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$375

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

8:11 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$377
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/22

9:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/25

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$379

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/19

9:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/26

5:40 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$379

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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 May.
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
MytripPrice 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New Orleans

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

Booking 64 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 month to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $46). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $561). 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 May 7, 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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 May 2, 2026.

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

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 May 7, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

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 19% of weekly flights between Chicago and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Chicago to New Orleans flights

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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 May 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,690 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,639 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,964 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 25 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 6 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 2h 20m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 827 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 $68, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago to New Orleans and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $98 and $98, respectively. These flights start at 77% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $46. Frontier flights start at $70 while deals on American Airlines start at $79 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 (100%), Lufthansa (80%), Envoy Air( 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 $219 on average, our data indicates $382 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $46). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $561). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to New Orleans. 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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