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$70 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans

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$140
Overall average: $301
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Typical prices: $204-$503
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans (CHI-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular 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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Fri, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 15
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Orleans flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans departing in April.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Orleans flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to New Orleans costs $97 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New Orleans (MSY). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 41% cheaper than other Chicago-New Orleans routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

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

When flying from Chicago 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 Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to New Orleans is October, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $343 and $339 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $345, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to New Orleans flight

When planning a trip from Chicago to New Orleans, there are several strategies to help save money on flights. Generally, Tuesday flights in April are the cheapest options.

Booking Advance: Book at least 121 days in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) as they are generally cheaper.

Airline Choice: Spirit Airlines typically offers the cheapest flights on this route.

Flight Type: Direct flights are more expensive, consider flights with layovers to save money.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago 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 Chicago to New Orleans

  • What are some good hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    The Crowne Plaza is a modern hotel that is a only a 12-minute drive from the Pontchartrain Center and a 7-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The Holiday inn is a casual choice that is a 25-minute drive from the famous French Quarter and a 5-minute drive from the airport.

  • Does Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with any animals, make sure to bring them to one of the several pet relief areas in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after your flight has landed. The largest one is a gated area that is located directly outside of the Short Term Parking Garage near baggage claims 12 through 14.

  • What is there to do at O’Hare International Airport?

    If you enjoy exercising, purchase an entry ticket to the Health Club, which is located in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. Equipped with state-of-the-art weights and cardio machines, this gym is a convenient place to squeeze in a quick workout before beginning your travels. If you would rather unwind and meditate, head to the yoga room found in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level.

  • Does Chicago Midway International Airport have any prayer rooms?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has an inter-faith chapel that is located on the mezzanine level of Concourse C. It occasionally hosts religious services, and it provides texts that can be used by travelers for individual prayer and reflection.

  • Does MDW offer any accessible services?

    Yes. In addition to wheelchair-accessible restrooms located in Gates A9 and A4A of Concourse A and Gate B15 of Concourse B, the airport has accessible parking spaces in each of its parking structures. There are TTY phones available for use by passengers who have hearing loss. The airport also provides elevators and curb ramps at drop-off and pickup locations. Between the terminals and the parking lots, free shuttles with elevators are available.

  • What are the transfer options between terminals at ORD?

    Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is Chicago’s chief airport hub. The airport has nine concourses spread out within its four terminals (Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5). You can easily connect between the terminals via the automated train ATS. The airside walkway also connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3. To transfer between Terminals 1 and 2, access the walkway across Gate B5 and B6 of Terminal 1 or close to Terminal 2’s Gate E1. Buses can be found on Terminal 3’s Gate K20, Gate G17, and Gate L24.

  • Are pets allowed at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    Yes. At MDW, Fido is welcome. There are, however, some restrictions and regulations in place. Like other airports, MDW has pet policies that mandate all animals be contained in crates unless they are using designated areas for pet relief or are being subjected to security screening. There are two sanitary pet relief areas at the airport, one indoor (across from Gate A5 in Concourse A) and one outdoor (on the Lower Level terminal road).

  • What are the transport options from the airport in New Orleans to the city center?

    Bus services are offered by RTA and JET outside the Ticket Lobby on Level 3 from the outer curb. RTA buses stop at Canal Street, Elk Palace. Level 1 of MSY is also home to a taxi stand. You can easily request Lyft or Uber once you disembark at MSY. There is a designated spot on Level 1 for rideshare pick-ups.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans was $70 for a one-way ticket and $140 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in New Orleans. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New Orleans flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New Orleans flight route.

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

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $333 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $297 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $282 or less round-trip.
  • Hoping to save as much time as possible during your trip? If so, look for direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans. Spirit Airlines is known for having particularly budget-friendly tickets, while United and American Airlines have comfortable seats with ample legroom.
  • When booking a flight from Chicago to New Orleans, there are two primary airports that you can depart from. O'Hare International Airport is a convenient choice for anyone leaving from northern Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport is a more practical choice for those in southern Chicago.
  • If you’re traveling with your family, bring the kids to the Kids On The Fly exhibit that is situated in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. This play center is equipped with an indoor playground and a variety of toys, allowing kids to stay entertained while waiting to board their flight.
  • For those who would like to store some of their luggage upon their arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, head to the Luggage Lockers desk that is located in between baggage claims 5 and 6. These lockers can be accessed 24 hours a day, and both short and long-term storage plans are available.
  • Chicago Midway international Airport provides guests with free WiFi for up to 30 minutes per device. If you need additional time to browse the Internet on either your phone or your laptop, you will either have to use your own data, or purchase one of the airport’s internet plans for a small fee.
  • If you are a travel aficionado, you may select flights from Chicago to New Orleans with layovers. Flights vary depending on your airline alternative. Spirit Airlines has layovers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). On the other hand, United Airlines has stops at George Bush Airport (IAH).
  • Non-stop flights from Chicago to New Orleans are eco-friendlier than one-stop flights with roughly 919 kg being released per person. If you are looking to fly more sustainably, the eco-friendliest airlines plying this route include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. The latter produces 48% less carbon while the former releases 53% less carbon.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport hosts an Executive Center at Terminal 3. Set up your laptop and work on your project while on the go if you are traveling on business. Meeting spaces and convenient charging stations are all available at the center.
  • If you would like a tranquil place to meditate, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport has a meditation room on Level 2 of the Airside Terminal.
  • If you wish to smoke after landing at MSY, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport provides smoking areas outside the terminal on the lower and upper ramps.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to New Orleans

 
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

Good: It was cheap and they got us to our destination safely. Not so Good: Gates experience with many, many nauseatingly (almost) threatening announcements about bags size and how much they were going to charge us if our bag was too big, even to the point of having a gate agent roaming around through the passengers eyeballing bags size and making people go check their bags in the sizers.

I had a great experience from booking to boarding to landing. This was the best experience from all the flights I’ve had with Spirit so far! The price and times were affordable and perfect. I will fly with them again soon!

Terrible. The flight was randomly delayed in Chicago causing us to miss our connection and they offered us a flight the next day at 6 am and it would have taken till 345 to get to Pensacola. They didn’t cover any fees. Our bags also supposedly were on the flight to Pensacola and we tried to get them yesterday after driving 6 hours and nobody was available. Worst company ever and will never use them again. Had to pay for a rental. Spirit is claiming in climate weather for the delay but there wasn’t any weather issuesz it’s a bunch of bullshit and I am not happy

Checking in at desk in Chicago was horrible. Person was not friendly never smiled and said my flight was not paid for so I had to give another credit card. Then it ended up that I was charged twice. Then after arriving at my destination had to wait on the phone a long time to speak to a person to fix the double charge! Thank goodness the flight was perfect.

Flight was delayed for 12 h. They should stop overlooking flights.

All of our flights were canceled, though every other airline was flying out and in

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

The flight was delayed by over an hour. The flight departure time and gate info kept changing several times. Very frustrating boarding experience and inconvenient for families with little children.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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