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Cheapest round-trip
$489
Typical prices: $448-$566
American Airlines
Tue 12/25Sun 12/30
CMI - MSY • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 25% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $487 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Champaign to New Orleans (CMI-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans

Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 30
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7:00 am - 3:04 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:55 pm - 10:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$489American Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 30
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8:31 am - 5:53 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:55 pm - 10:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$495American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:32 pm - 7:12 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:22 am - 2:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CMI Champaign University-Willard
4h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$516American Airlines
Sat, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 26
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2:30 pm - 9:55 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:15 am - 1:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CMI Champaign University-Willard
4h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$519American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:13 pm - 9:35 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:43 am - 2:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$522American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:13 pm - 9:35 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:53 am - 8:21 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$527American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Champaign to New Orleans flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Champaign to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Champaign to New Orleans typically range from $448 to $566. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $489, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Champaign to New Orleans flights

Cheapest flight

$489
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Champaign to New Orleans

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Your Champaign to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Champaign to New Orleans.

  • How long is a flight from Champaign to New Orleans?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Champaign to New Orleans. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 17m and 6h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Champaign to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Champaign to New Orleans range from $448 to $566, with an average of $510 over the past 12 months. Anything below $448 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Champaign to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $489 to $1,260. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Priceless
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Flights from Champaign to New Orleans usually depart from Champaign University-Willard (CMI) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Champaign to New Orleans pass through?

    Connecting flights from Champaign to New Orleans most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Champaign to New Orleans. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $693, a difference of $310.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 17m, compared with 6h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Champaign to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $383, about $310 less than Monday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Champaign to New Orleans trip for October. Fares historically average $383 round-trip in that month - typically $399 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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