How often are flights from Chicago to New Orleans delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Chicago and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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.

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 17% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans?

A quick flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans can take about 2h 30m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and New Orleans is about 827 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans round-trip from $179. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that Southwest is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans?

While on average a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans is generally $324, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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 Midway. Booking flights from Chicago Midway to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Chicago Midway from 2 different airlines.

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

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Cheapest flights from Midway to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

Wed 12/316:12 amMDW - MSY

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/53:01 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$305

Wed 12/316:12 amMDW - MSY

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/14:58 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop5h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$419

Sun 12/2810:50 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop15h 54mFrontier

Tue 12/305:05 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop5h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$437

Wed 12/319:29 amMDW - MSY

1 stop7h 31mDelta

Thu 1/110:13 amMSY - MDW

1 stop4h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$438

Sun 12/2810:50 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop15h 54mFrontier

Thu 1/15:22 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop4h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$442

Sun 12/286:00 amMDW - MSY

1 stop10h 27mFrontier

Mon 12/291:59 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$447

Wed 12/316:12 amMDW - MSY

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/44:58 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop5h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$451

Sat 12/2710:45 pmMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Thu 1/16:20 amMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$471

Best flights from Midway to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Midway to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Wed 1/288:25 amMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Mon 2/26:45 amMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/23

$177

Tue 1/2710:48 amMDW - MSY

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Sat 1/319:00 amMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$197

Sun 1/186:45 amMDW - MSY

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Sat 1/2410:52 amMSY - MDW

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$197

Wed 2/1810:15 amMDW - MSY

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Mon 2/234:20 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$202

Wed 2/2512:45 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Sat 2/285:38 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$197

Mon 1/267:50 pmMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Tue 1/2710:00 amMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$207

Mon 1/269:33 amMDW - MSY

1 stop6h 36mDelta

Tue 1/2711:31 amMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$207

Thu 1/2210:15 amMDW - MSY

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Wed 1/284:45 pmMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$212

Mon 1/269:50 amMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Wed 1/287:23 amMSY - MDW

1 stop4h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$207

Wed 2/2512:45 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Sun 3/15:25 amMSY - MDW

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$207

Fri 1/306:14 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Mon 2/23:31 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$217

Last-minute flights from Midway to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Midway to New Orleans. Data last updated December 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/86:10 amMDW - MSY

1 stop9h 50mFrontier

Mon 1/123:39 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop7h 30mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$162

Thu 1/159:13 amMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/158:36 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$195

Sat 1/1712:00 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Sat 1/246:40 amMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/23

$167

Sat 1/176:45 amMDW - MSY

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Tue 1/205:23 amMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$197

Mon 1/198:28 amMDW - MSY

1 stop6h 46mFrontier

Mon 1/2610:01 amMSY - MDW

1 stop9h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$181

Tue 1/201:20 pmMDW - MSY

2 stops8h 09mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/2311:02 amMSY - MDW

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$185

Tue 1/207:50 pmMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Fri 1/233:45 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/24

$187

Thu 1/296:20 amMDW - MSY

1 stop11h 40mFrontier

Mon 2/210:01 amMSY - MDW

1 stop9h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$196

One-way flights from Midway to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Midway to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Wed 2/187:00 amMDW - MSY

1 stop11h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$70

Tue 1/207:50 pmMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$79

Thu 1/159:13 amMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/24

$81

Tue 1/66:52 amMDW - MSY

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$83

Thu 1/226:20 amMDW - MSY

1 stop11h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/25

$87

Sat 1/178:15 amMDW - MSY

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$89

Sun 2/156:15 amMDW - MSY

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$90

Wed 2/1810:15 amMDW - MSY

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$94

Fri 2/277:30 amMDW - MSY

1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$96

Mon 2/239:22 pmMDW - MSY

1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$97

Wed 1/288:25 amMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$99

Sun 1/1811:05 amMDW - MSY

2 stops21h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$100

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Round-trip from	$162 (Frontier)
One-way from	$70 (Frontier)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$400
Good round-trip deal	$237 or less
Good one-way deal	$189 or less

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Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

8:25 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

6:45 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$177

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

10:48 am-5:41 pm

1 stop6h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$197

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

6:45 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

10:52 am-3:38 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$197

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MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

12:45 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

5:38 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$197

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MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

10:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

4:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$202

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/26

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

10:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$207

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MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/26

9:33 am-4:09 pm

1 stop6h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

11:31 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$207

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MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/26

9:50 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

7:23 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 36m

$207

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

12:45 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/1

5:25 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 29m

$207

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

10:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

4:45 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$212

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Compare providers for flights from Midway to New Orleans

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to New Orleans in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 Midway Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Midway Airport-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans (average of $110). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 MDW to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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MDW

Use the airport’s mobile system to order food directly to your gate, saving time and ensuring you don't miss boarding.

MSY

For quick access to downtown, take the Regional Transit Authority express bus, which takes about 40 minutes from MSY.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta from Chicago Midway Airport 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

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Chicago Midway?
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 Midway. Booking flights from Chicago Midway to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Chicago Midway from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans?
A quick flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans can take about 2h 30m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and New Orleans is about 827 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans round-trip from $179. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that Southwest is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans?
While on average a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans is generally $324, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Midway to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Midway to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Midway to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Midway to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Midway to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway 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 Midway Airport to New Orleans?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans (average of $110). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or June, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Midway to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.