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$400 Find Cheap Flights from Champaign to New Orleans

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Champaign to New Orleans departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Champaign to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Champaign to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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CMI - MSY • 1 stop
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Mon 1/19
CMI - MSY • multi-stop
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Cheap Flights from Champaign to New Orleans (CMI-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Champaign 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 9:26 pm
CMI
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MSY
6h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 2:24 pm
MSY
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CMI
4h 57m
1 stop
$400American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
CMI
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MSY
6h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 3:17 pm
MSY
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CMI
9h 47m
2 stops
$406American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 11:59 pm
CMI
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MSY
8h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:17 pm
MSY
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CMI
8h 17m
2 stops
$411American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 11:40 pm
CMI
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MSY
5h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 6:02 pm
MSY
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CMI
10h 44m
2 stops
$482American Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:02 am
CMI
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MSY
5h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 9:17 pm
MSY
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CMI
7h 48m
1 stop
$536American Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:08 pm
CMI
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MSY
11h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:04 pm - 8:27 pm
MSY
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CMI
4h 23m
1 stop
$542American Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 9:48 am
CMI
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MSY
18h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 8:54 pm
MSY
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CMI
5h 52m
1 stop
$545American Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:44 pm
CMI
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MSY
10h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:27 pm
MSY
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CMI
10h 02m
2 stops
$547American Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 9:48 am
CMI
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MSY
18h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 8:54 pm
MSY
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CMI
11h 27m
1 stop
$569American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 11:40 pm
CMI
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MSY
5h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 2:16 pm
MSY
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CMI
18h 18m
1 stop
$588American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Champaign to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Champaign to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Champaign to New Orleans?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Champaign to New Orleans chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Dallas (DFW) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Champaign to New Orleans picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Champaign to New Orleans?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Champaign to New Orleans clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $405.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Champaign to New Orleans?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Champaign to New Orleans via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Atlanta (ATL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 4h 25m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Champaign to New Orleans?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Champaign to New Orleans, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Atlanta (ATL) often has the shortest layovers from Champaign to New Orleans, with an average of 1h 05m.

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Cheapest flight$400
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When to book flights from Champaign to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Champaign to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Champaign to New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest flight from Champaign to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Champaign to New Orleans was $400 for a round-trip ticket.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Champaign to New Orleans.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Champaign to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Champaign University-Willard. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Champaign to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Champaign and New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Champaign to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Champaign to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Champaign is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Champaign with another airline. Booking your flights between Champaign and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Champaign up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Champaign to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Champaign to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Champaign to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11160 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jan 2026
ORD - CLT
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Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Kayak was among the missing. There was not the usual advice regarding next gate after arriving in Dallas. No communication after the reminder to check in before the Moline flight. What happened?

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Everything you need to know for your flight from Champaign to New Orleans

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Champaign (CMI)
New Orleans (MSY)