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Cheap American Airlines Flight Deals from Chicago to New Orleans

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from American Airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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7:05 pm - 9:37 pmORD-MSY
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1:09 pm - 3:46 pmMSY-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 5
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6:50 pm - 9:22 pmORD-MSY
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6:34 am - 9:05 amMSY-ORD
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$180American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
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9:03 pm - 11:28 pmORD-MSY
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6:34 am - 9:05 amMSY-ORD
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 3
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6:50 pm - 9:22 pmORD-MSY
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11:37 am - 2:15 pmMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
$188American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Thu, May 29
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9:03 pm - 11:28 pmORD-MSY
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1:26 pm - 4:04 pmMSY-ORD
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$189American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 6
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8:19 am - 10:43 amORD-MSY
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6:34 am - 9:05 amMSY-ORD
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Wed, May 28 - Sun, Jun 1
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
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9:03 pm - 11:28 pmORD-MSY
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11:37 am - 2:15 pmMSY-ORD
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
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6:50 pm - 9:22 pmORD-MSY
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4:21 pm - 9:43 pmMSY-ORD
5h 22m1 stop
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1:58 pm - 7:58 pmORD-MSY
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$90
Average price round-trip$313
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans
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When to Book Flights with American Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans

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FAQs for flying to New Orleans with American Airlines

  • How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with American Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 6 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 34 days before departure.

  • Is American Airlines the cheapest airline to fly with from Chicago to New Orleans?

    With an average price of $331 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Spirit Airlines, where a return flight costs $250 on average.

  • What is the cheapest American Airlines flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with American Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans was $124 for a return flight and $58 for a one-way flight.

  • Does American Airlines fly direct to New Orleans from Chicago?

    Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 6 flights per week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with American Airlines?

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with American Airlines is Monday, when prices are around $63. The most expensive day is generally Thursday, where the average price is around $118.

  • What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with American Airlines?

    The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to New Orleans from Chicago is generally September, where plane tickets cost $124 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of January and December, where tickets cost $206 and $258 respectively.

American Airlines Customer Reviews

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GoodBased on 10,000 verified guest reviews
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort

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10.0 Wonderful
CMH-ORD
Quick boarding, early departure, on time gate arrival
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8.0 Very good
IAH-LHR
First time flying BA. Will fly again.
V
2.0 Poor
HND-JFK
Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.
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10.0 Wonderful
LHR-SFO
Flight was as expected.
V
8.0 Very good
FCO-LHR
Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.
D
10.0 Wonderful
CLT-MIA
Would like free wifi
D
4.0 Mediocre
SAV-DFW
Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT
C
8.0 Very good
LAX-LAS
Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.
S
4.0 Mediocre
LHR-HAM
No so good not so bad
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10.0 Wonderful
YYZ-LHR
Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

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