Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans (CHI - MSY)

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From Chicago to New Orleans

Are flight prices decreasing from Chicago to New Orleans due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Chicago and New Orleans for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Which airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

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 15 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 7 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $63, but on average you can expect to pay $83.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

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 $83.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to New Orleans for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to New Orleans within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to New Orleans?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to New Orleans on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 6 flights from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong a day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

Is Chicago weather warmer or cooler than New Orleans?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 91 °F's in July, on average. The temperature in New Orleans is generally hotter than in Chicago. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Spirit Airlines can get you from Chicago to New Orleans in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Chicago and New Orleans is about 843 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to New Orleans round-trip?

Currently priced at $63, 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. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New Orleans one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $28. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Major Airline, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to New Orleans for a low price.