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$112 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$193
Typical prices: $452-$219
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Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $424-$229
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ORD - MSY • Non-stop
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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

Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
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6:55 am - 4:21 pm
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$193Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
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Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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$197Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
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$200Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
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Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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$207Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
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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 May.

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 Friday 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 January, where tickets cost $241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $376 and $359 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $377 on average.

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 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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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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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans was $114 for a one-way ticket and $197 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, 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 A319 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 $459 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 $257 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $171 or less one-way and $258 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago 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 O'Hare Intl 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.
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

8.0 ExcellentBobby, May 2026
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

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

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

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 staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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