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$74+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/269:08 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/3011:02 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/121:00 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/132:25 pmMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/317:00 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/45:44 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 11/121:45 pmORD - MSY
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Mon 11/176:50 amMSY - ORD
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:55 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/1711:21 amORD - MSY
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/205:54 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$215
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Wed 7/912:43 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Wed 7/1611:15 amMSY - MDW
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:01 amORD - MSY
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Tue 8/55:25 amMSY - ORD
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/11$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/96:15 amMDW - MSY
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Sun 10/124:51 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$250
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/95:10 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 46mFrontier
Sun 10/124:51 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$271
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Thu 6/262:55 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop5h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/304:58 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$311

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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 June 12, 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

Thu 6/26

9:08 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

11:02 am-1:36 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

1:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

2:25 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$167

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop2h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

5:44 am-8:21 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$177

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

1:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

6:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$182

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/3

7:00 am-9:38 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$197

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/17

11:21 am-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/20

5:54 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$215

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/9

12:43 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop5h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/16

11:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$217

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

11:01 am-4:36 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/5

5:25 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 45m

$217

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/9

6:15 am-3:56 pm

1 stop9h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/12

4:51 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$250

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

5:10 am-3:56 pm

1 stop10h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/12

4:51 pm-10:26 am

1 stop17h 35m

$271

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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
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
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
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
Our travel experts
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Daniel Scheffler

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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Harriet Baskas

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Expert on United Airlines

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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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Marisa Garcia

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Expert on Southwest

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Marisa Garcia

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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Ramsey Qubein

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

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 63 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 June 12, 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% 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 June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 26 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $159, 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 Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $167 and $177, respectively. These flights start at 47% 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 $74. Southwest flights start at $79 while deals on United 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: Republic Airways (88%), Qantas Airways (87%), Spirit Airlines( 86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $71. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $143 on average our data indicates $407 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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