Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | January |
Round-trip from | $244 |
One-way from | $87 |
Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 62% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
Find a great deal and save up to 101% by booking at least 29 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chicago to New Orleans within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $245.
Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $297 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $52. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.
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 46% on airfare.
If you’re traveling from Chicago to New Orleans, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Chicago to New Orleans flights are typically 26% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $341.86 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $125. When traveling from Chicago to New Orleans on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. When flying from Chicago to New Orleans, Spirit Airlines flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to New Orleans is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $345.81 RT. This price is typically 27% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to New Orleans flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $159. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to New Orleans. New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is the most popular arrival airport in New Orleans. When flying from Chicago to New Orleans, Frontier flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
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Sat 1/6
1 stop5h 36m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/13
1 stop9h 06m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/13
1 stop5h 46m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/17
1 stop7h 21m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/17
1 stop5h 55m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/20
1 stop6h 55m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 2/26
1 stop23h 41m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/28
1 stop12h 36m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/21
1 stop23h 41m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/26
1 stop12h 36m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/24
1 stop6h 24m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/26
1 stop12h 36m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/3
Nonstop2h 28m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/10
Nonstop2h 37m
Chicago O'Hare IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
ORD - MSY
ORDMSY
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/3
Nonstop2h 44m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/10
1 stop5h 24m
Chicago MidwayNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
MDW - MSY
MDWMSY
Chicago Midway
Tue 1/16
1 stop5h 18m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/24
1 stop5h 09m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $244). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.
January
$268
February
$300
March
$327
April
$344
May
$298
June
$326
July
$298
August
$249
September
$244
October
$288
November
$323
December
$296
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Due to gate changes and poor announcing, I was unable to board my flight to Missoula. I received no refund. As a person who flies 3-5 times a year, god willing for another 40 years or so, I will strive to never fly Alaska Airlines again.
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Due to gate changes and poor announcing, I was unable to board my flight to Missoula. I received no refund. As a person who flies 3-5 times a year, god willing for another 40 years or so, I will strive to never fly Alaska Airlines again.
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Due to gate changes and poor announcing, I was unable to board my flight to Missoula. I received no refund. As a person who flies 3-5 times a year, god willing for another 40 years or so, I will strive to never fly Alaska Airlines again.
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Due to gate changes and poor announcing, I was unable to board my flight to Missoula. I received no refund. As a person who flies 3-5 times a year, god willing for another 40 years or so, I will strive to never fly Alaska Airlines again.
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Due to gate changes and poor announcing, I was unable to board my flight to Missoula. I received no refund. As a person who flies 3-5 times a year, god willing for another 40 years or so, I will strive to never fly Alaska Airlines again.
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Overall
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Due to gate changes and poor announcing, I was unable to board my flight to Missoula. I received no refund. As a person who flies 3-5 times a year, god willing for another 40 years or so, I will strive to never fly Alaska Airlines again.
MSY Temperature | 51.8 - 82.4 °F |
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MSY Rainfall | 3.3 - 6.4 inches |
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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 23 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $103.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to New Orleans is less than $169.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to New Orleans within the next 7 days for less than $200.
Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Friday, Saturday.
Per day, 13 flights depart from Chicago to New Orleans on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 31% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 69% of flight departures
There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to New Orleans in 5h 36m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 843 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.
Currently priced at $88, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $92. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $47. Frontier flights start at $54 while deals on United Airlines start at $89 one-way.
The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans are American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Brussels Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%), Scandinavian Airlines( 94%).
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $104. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $87 on average our data indicates $447 when flying from Chicago to New Orleans.
ORD and MSY are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to MSY refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).
1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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69%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
12%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
18%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 24daily flights |
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Monday | 26daily flights |
Tuesday | 25daily flights |
Wednesday | 25daily flights |
Thursday | 23daily flights |
Friday | 26daily flights |
Saturday | 17daily flights |
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