CHI - MSY Price
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$74 - $233
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MSY Temperature
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66.2 - 91.4 °F
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MSY Rainfall
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3.3 - 7.8 inches
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Popular in February High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise |
Cheapest in August Best time to find cheap flights, 57% potential price drop |
Round-trip from $74 From Chicago to New Orleans |
One-way from $42 One-way flight from Chicago to New Orleans |
Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 86% on the overall cost on flights from Chicago to New Orleans.
To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago to New Orleans, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 28% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $200 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $252.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Chicago in August are about $192 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $83.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to New Orleans in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to New Orleans choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | COVID-19 safety | |
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$48 | $191 | No cancel fee | 71% | ||
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$54 | $204 | No cancel fee | 65% | ||
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$82 | $287 | No cancel fee | N/A | ||
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$54 | $289 | No cancel fee | 69% |
Afternoon Noon to 6 PM | 46% of CHI to MSY departures |
Morning 6 AM to noon | 42% of CHI to MSY departures |
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM | 12% of CHI to MSY departures |
Evening 6 PM to midnight | 0% of CHI to MSY departures |