New Orleans

$70+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — MSY
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday 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 March 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/136:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Tue 5/195:21 pm
MSY
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MDW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/56:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Fri 5/85:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/306:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/126:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Fri 5/155:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/276:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:45 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/76:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Sat 5/95:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/66:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Sat 5/95:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/84:52 pm
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Tue 5/125:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Thu 5/144:25 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop23h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/76:00 am
MDW
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MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Mon 5/115:21 pm
MSY
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MDW
1 stop17h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$173

Find flight deals from Midway to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) 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 March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago Midway-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago Midway-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago Midway to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

9:22 am-4:04 pm

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

11:19 am-6:33 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$250

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

5:21 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

7:35 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 21m

$255

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/15

12:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

12:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$269

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/7

5:10 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

12:27 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$323

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

9:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 55m

$337

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

9:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/10

5:50 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$342
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/11

9:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/15

5:40 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$359

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/19

8:50 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/22

5:40 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$369

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/26

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/2

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$379

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

12:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$395

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Compare providers for flights from Midway 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 Midway to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Midway Airport-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 Midway to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Midway with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Midway to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

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 $250). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway 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 March 28, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Midway to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

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

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MDW

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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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 March 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andFrontier 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Midway 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 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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Chicago Midway from 3 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 5h 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. 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 $102. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $173, and Delta, from $197. Users have found that Frontier is 66% 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 $293, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $181 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 $250). 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 3 airlines flying from Midway to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Midway 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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