What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans round-trip?

Currently priced at $156, Frontier will fly you from Chicago to New Orleans and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $157 and $157, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Southwest flights start at $82 while deals on United Airlines start at $82 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $123 on average our data indicates $362 when flying from Chicago to New Orleans.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?

Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (90%), Republic Airways( 86%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans are American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 33% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Find a great deal and save up to 76% by booking at least 21 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 $297.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $301 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $58. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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 16 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

Thu 8/147:45 amMDW - MSY

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Mon 8/185:20 pmMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$157

Mon 8/47:55 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/710:29 amMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$157

Mon 7/215:49 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/12:19 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$158

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1 stop5h 50mFrontier

Sun 8/241:35 pmMSY - MDW

1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$160

Sat 8/27:00 amORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/612:56 pmMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$160

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1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/233:05 pmMSY - ORD

1 stop4h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$168

Thu 10/3011:25 amORD - MSY

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Mon 11/35:40 amMSY - ORD

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$169

Wed 8/66:00 amMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Fri 8/811:15 amMSY - MDW

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$217

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Wed 8/202:40 pmORD - MSY

1 stop21h 25mFrontier

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Deal found 7/3

$156

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Deal found 7/3

$157

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Deal found 7/2

$157

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Deal found 7/3

$158

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Deal found 7/3

$160

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Deal found 7/2

$185

Wed 8/66:00 amMDW - MSY

1 stop5h 26mDelta

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1 stop7h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$217

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1 stop5h 50mFrontier

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1 stop20h 33mFrontier

Deal found 7/3

$160

Thu 8/285:45 pmORD - MSY

1 stop5h 10mSouthwest

Mon 9/16:15 amMSY - ORD

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$169

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Thu 7/105:40 amORD - MSY

1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines

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Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$226

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Deal found 6/30

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1 stop11h 24mFrontier

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Deal found 7/2

$260

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Deal found 6/30

$327

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Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$217

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Deal found 7/2

$347

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Deal found 7/2

$158

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Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/35:05 pmMSY - ORD

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Deal found 7/2

$170

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Deal found 7/3

$160

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Thu 8/710:29 amMSY - ORD

Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$157

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1 stop5h 26mDelta

Fri 8/811:15 amMSY - MDW

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$217

Thu 8/147:45 amMDW - MSY

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Mon 8/185:20 pmMSY - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$157

One-way flights from Chicago to New Orleans
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Fri 8/15:49 pmORD - MSY

Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$80

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Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$82

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Deal found 7/2

$82

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1 stop5h 50mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$83

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1 stop22h 31mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$83

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Deal found 7/3

$85

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Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$99

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1 stop7h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$109

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2 stops10h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$142

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Wed 8/6

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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$217

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Sat 12/6

8:55 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$80

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8:55 pm-11:10 pm

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The best insider tips for Chicago to New Orleans flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to New Orleans trip

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Spirit Airlines

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

Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in and avoid counter charges.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.

Southwest's free in-flight entertainment includes early-release movies and live TV.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on domestic flights.

Prepay for checked bags on United to save on fees at least 24 hours before your flight.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas

Airports

ORD

Take the “L” train to avoid Chicago traffic when heading to ORD, ensuring a more predictable travel time.

MDW

Order food via the airport’s mobile system directly to your gate to save time and avoid missing boarding.

MSY

For quick access to downtown New Orleans, use the express airport bus service, which takes about 40 minutes.

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

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

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago 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 to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 CHI to MSY?

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 20% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,086 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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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 16 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans round-trip?
Currently priced at $156, Frontier will fly you from Chicago to New Orleans and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $157 and $157, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New Orleans one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Southwest flights start at $82 while deals on United Airlines start at $82 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?
Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (90%), Republic Airways( 86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $123 on average our data indicates $362 when flying from Chicago to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$67	Average$200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$158	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$161	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$164	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$197	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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