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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:47 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans takes 2h 22m, covering 827 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans range from $305 to $488, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $394 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $268 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $397 for nonstop.

Southwest is the only airline operating Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $438, a difference of $89.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and New Orleans.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 45m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 6h 02m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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.

Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.