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$79+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSY
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$253

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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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 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/1311:37 amORD - MSY
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1910:01 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop21h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$119
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 9/92:04 pmORD - MSY
1 stop6h 09mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/99:28 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/207:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/271:25 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$121
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 10/221:26 pmORD - MSY
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/254:30 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$122
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/177:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/201:25 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$123
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/307:25 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/15:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/211:26 pmORD - MSY
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/271:25 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$126
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Wed 10/223:22 pmORD - MSY
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/245:39 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/410:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/121:44 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/21$128
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 11/132:47 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/178:38 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$129
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Fri 9/1911:37 amORD - MSY
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/291:44 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:18 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2210:01 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$131

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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 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to New Orleans that are best for you.

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ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

7:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/28

5:18 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$120

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

2:04 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/19

10:01 pm-10:42 am

1 stop12h 41m

$120

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

1:44 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$121

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

1:44 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$121

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

2:04 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

12:33 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$122

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

7:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

5:39 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$123

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:18 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

9:26 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$123

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

7:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

5:54 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$123

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

1:26 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

1:25 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$127

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

4:30 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$127

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The best insider tips for Chicago to New Orleans flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to New Orleans trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in and avoid counter charges.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Southwest's free in-flight entertainment includes early-release movies and live TV.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on domestic flights.


Prepay for checked bags on United to save on fees at least 24 hours before your flight.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
ORD

Take the “L” train to avoid Chicago traffic when heading to ORD, ensuring a more predictable travel time.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Order food via the airport’s mobile system directly to your gate to save time and avoid missing boarding.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
MSY

For quick access to downtown New Orleans, use the express airport bus service, which takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Expert on Southwest

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 60 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago 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.

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 21, 2025.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% 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 August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 August 21, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

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 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,207 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the 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 22 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 Spirit Airlines or Frontier 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 $61, 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $76 and $158, respectively. These flights start at 80% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. United Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on Spirit 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 (92%), Republic Airways (82%), Envoy Air( 81%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $51. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $96 on average our data indicates $317 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago 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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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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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