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Cheapest round-trip
$255
Typical prices: $196-$343
Frontier
Mon 8/3Fri 8/7
ORD - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$258
Typical prices: $195-$350
American Airlines
Sat 8/8Sun 8/9
ORD - MSY • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds up to 6 inches more legroom; Priority Boarding helps.
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans (ORD-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 4:24 pm
ORD
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MSY
9h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:35 pm - 11:10 pm
MSY
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ORD
6h 35m
1 stop
$255Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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7:05 am - 6:02 pm
ORD
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MSY
10h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:11 pm - 1:20 pm
MSY
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ORD
18h 09m
2 stops
$256Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Frontier Logo
5:46 pm - 4:24 pm
ORD
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MSY
22h 38m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
2:14 pm - 8:15 pm
MSY
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ORD
6h 01m
1 stop
$257Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:10 pm
ORD
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MSY
2h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 9:54 pm
MSY
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ORD
2h 59mnonstop
$258American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:47 pm
ORD
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MSY
2h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 11:11 am
MSY
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ORD
5h 30m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:10 pm
ORD
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MSY
2h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 11:11 am
MSY
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ORD
5h 30m
1 stop
$260American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
1:50 pm - 8:33 pm
ORD
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MSY
6h 43m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:26 am - 2:20 pm
MSY
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ORD
6h 54m
1 stop
$261Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:53 pm
ORD
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MSY
2h 33mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 6:37 pm
MSY
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ORD
7h 06m
1 stop
$262United Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 6
American Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 11:58 pm
ORD
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MSY
7h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 9:49 pm
MSY
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ORD
2h 59mnonstop
$264American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:39 pm
ORD
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MSY
2h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 11:05 am
MSY
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ORD
2h 46mnonstop
$265American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans is February, where tickets cost $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $399 and $395 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $367, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

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.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans flights

  • How early should I get to Chicago O'Hare airport from the Chicago city center?

    Chicago airport security checkpoint queues generally move quickly, with an average wait time of around 15 to 40min. Arriving at least an hour before your scheduled departure time should allow you to get through security in time and still have some time to explore and grab a bite to eat before boarding the plane.

  • Can I travel with my pets from Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD)?

    As with most airports, the Chicago O'Hare Airport pet guidelines state that all pets should be in carriers or kennels at the airport. The only exception is for pet animals that are allowed inside the passenger terminals as long as they are in a kennel or crate during security checkups and while at one of the pet relief areas.

  • Are there car rental companies at MYS?

    There are car rental companies that are onsite at MYS. Some include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty rentals. They are all located at 600 Rental Boulevard. You can board a car rental shuttle that picks people up outside the long-term parking garage to get there. You can head to the garage by exiting the level 1 baggage claim terminal.

  • What are the possible ways to get from New Orleans (MSY) to the city center?

    You can get a taxi, the most accessible and most affordable way to get from the airport to the city, and you can compare and book rides on the KAYAK website. Other options include taking the shuttle bus or the train, which you can book tickets for in advance to save you some time and hustle when you arrive at MSY.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans was $138 for a one-way ticket and $255 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and New Orleans?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $466 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $266 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $176 or less one-way and $296 or less round-trip.
  • You can find long-term parking with some of Chicago O'Hare Airport's (ORD) popular parking lots, which include the Hyatt Regency parking lot. Being the nearest indoor parking lot located a mere 1.6 miles from ORD, you can get a free shuttle ride to and from the airport at your convenience.
  • There are nursing pods and mothers' rooms in each terminal at ORD. Some locations include terminal 1, concourse B at gate B10, concourse C at gates C11 and C23, and terminal 2, concourse F at the crossover between gates E5 and F9.
  • The inside pet relief area at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is post-security near Shake Shack, while the outside pet relief area is located on level 1 between the short-term parking lot and the terminal, where you exit door 5 and go to the right.
  • The Lions Playground at MYS is an outdoor play area that is one of the top free attractions at the airport where your children can play after a long flight as you finish up and find a means of transport out of the airport.
  • Both airports offer services for disabled passengers, and you must inform your airline in advance if you plan to take advantage of any special services, discounts, or equipment so that they may be made available to you.

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