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$498 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 3/31. 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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CMI - MSY • 1 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

Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:13 pmCMI-MSY
6h 28m1 stop
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9:51 am - 2:24 pmMSY-CMI
4h 33m1 stop
$498American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
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1:16 pm - 7:54 pmCMI-MSY
6h 38m2 stops
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9:51 am - 2:24 pmMSY-CMI
4h 33m1 stop
$504American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
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6:26 am - 12:10 pmCMI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
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6:36 am - 10:38 amMSY-CMI
4h 02m1 stop
$568American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
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1:16 pm - 11:35 pmCMI-MSY
10h 19m2 stops
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5:38 am - 12:37 pmMSY-CMI
6h 59m2 stops
$577American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:26 amCMI-MSY
17h 41m1 stop
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3:04 pm - 9:05 pmMSY-CMI
6h 01m1 stop
$616American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:43 pmCMI-MSY
13h 58m1 stop
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5:30 am - 6:40 pmMSY-CMI
13h 10m2 stops
$621American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
6:26 am - 12:10 pmCMI-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
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11:01 am - 9:25 pmMSY-CMI
10h 24m2 stops
$622American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:29 pmCMI-MSY
10h 09m2 stops
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11:01 am - 9:25 pmMSY-CMI
10h 24m2 stops
$697American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
11:33 am - 12:11 amCMI-MSY
12h 38m2 stops
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7:00 am - 6:40 pmMSY-CMI
11h 40m2 stops
$733American Airlines
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Champaign to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Champaign to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Champaign, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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Cheapest flight$498
Flight from Champaign to New Orleans

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 $498 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 11045 reviews
8.0Crew
6.4Food
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
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The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025ORD - PDX
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The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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