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$68+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Orleans (MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSY
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$237

Good round-trip deal

$162 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/229:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/255:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$113
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/161:25 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/122:47 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/188:38 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$117
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/42:47 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/78:38 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/59:48 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/85:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/92:47 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/168:38 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$121
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/146:41 amMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$125
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:10 amORD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/85:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/210:23 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/85:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:30 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/106:27 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/35:17 pmORD - MSY
1 stop5h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/85:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:15 amSTL - MSY
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/282:14 pmMSY - STL
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$135

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/24

6:15 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/28

2:14 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$135

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/28

7:40 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

6:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$157

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/27

9:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$169

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

6:25 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$179

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/15

4:30 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

4:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$183

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

9:05 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$183

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/29

5:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

6:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$183

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/11

8:40 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

4:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$183

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/5

3:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/7

6:20 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$189

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/14

7:40 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

6:20 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Illinois?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from Illinois. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to New Orleans?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Illinois to New Orleans in about 2h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 42m. Illinois and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 827 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $68 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $72 and Southwest from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to New Orleans?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to New Orleans are Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Lambert-St Louis - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to New Orleans consider choosing Envoy Air (85%), Republic Airways (83%) or Qantas Airways (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $406 for a flight from Illinois to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $55 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $86.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Illinois 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 6 airlines flying from Illinois to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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