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$75+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY)

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ORD — MSY
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$215 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/43:20 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$135
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/31:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/84:35 pmMSY - ORD
2 stops18h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/256:00 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Thu 1/15:22 pmMSY - ORD
2 stops19h 02mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$142
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/31:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/66:04 amMSY - ORD
2 stops14h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/186:00 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Sun 12/218:14 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 12/156:11 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/218:14 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/24:22 pmORD - MSY
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/85:22 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/31:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:02 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/174:01 pmORD - MSY
1 stop24h 26mFrontier
Sun 12/215:22 pmMSY - ORD
2 stops18h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/56:11 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/93:20 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$153

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

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ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

7:45 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/15

10:35 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$169

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

5:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/15

5:15 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$197

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

5:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/16

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$197

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

7:05 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

7:13 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$198

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

10:35 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/8

4:20 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$199

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

7:50 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

10:36 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$238

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

1:13 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/21

11:17 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$317

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

10:50 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

2:29 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$319

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

8:40 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

5:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$328

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

10:40 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

2:29 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$329

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 ORD to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

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


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print boarding pass beforehand.

United Airlines

Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; only personal items allowed unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.

Airports
ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, consider using the "L" train to avoid Chicago traffic delays.

MSY

At MSY, taxis offer a flat rate to downtown, often cheaper and faster than rideshares.

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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 November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    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 O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 24 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans can take about 2h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $169. Airlines will cover a distance of 838 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans round-trip from $61. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $80, and Delta, from $98. Frontier is 79% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans on time: Spirit Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (97%), Qantas Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $433 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $53 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $68.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$161Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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