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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Chicago

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Chicago.
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9:16 am - 11:50 amMSY-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
5:35 am - 8:10 amORD-MSY
2h 35mnonstop
$74Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
9:16 am - 11:50 amMSY-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
4:02 pm - 6:30 pmORD-MSY
2h 28mnonstop
$76Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 5
3:25 pm - 12:32 amMSY-ORD
9h 07m1 stop
7:25 am - 5:04 pmORD-MSY
9h 39m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Fri, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 9
3:25 pm - 12:17 amMSY-MDW
8h 52m1 stop
7:15 am - 5:04 pmMDW-MSY
9h 49m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Fri, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 9
6:20 am - 8:53 amMSY-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
9:03 pm - 11:29 pmORD-MSY
2h 26mnonstop
$177American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
5:00 am - 7:15 amMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
8:30 pm - 10:55 pmMDW-MSY
2h 25mnonstop
$178Southwest
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Sat, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 18
7:00 am - 9:20 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
2:40 pm - 8:25 pmMDW-MSY
5h 45m1 stop
$187Southwest
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 7
11:40 am - 2:11 pmMSY-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
9:25 am - 11:56 amORD-MSY
2h 31mnonstop
$239American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 10
7:00 am - 9:38 amMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:45 pm - 10:22 pmORD-MSY
2h 37mnonstop
$267United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 10
7:00 am - 9:38 amMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
4:00 pm - 9:43 pmORD-MSY
5h 43m1 stop
$277United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 10

Flights from New Orleans to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest New Orleans to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New Orleans to Chicago cost $133 and was between New Orleans (MSY) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). The average price for a return flight for this route is $133.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New Orleans to Chicago, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to New Orleans, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago, 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 New Orleans to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $313 and $288 respectively.

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

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 $796, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago, 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 New Orleans to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$36
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Chicago

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit Millennium Park?

    Two of Chicago’s international airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) have direct connections to Millennium Park. However, MDW is the best arrival option as it lies about 9 miles away, compared to ORD which is about 16 miles away. The quickest way to get there is via a taxi, which takes approximately 15min.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Chicago from the adjacent airports?

    There are several transportation options to get you to downtown Chicago after landing from any of Chicago City's airports. From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), you can take CTA "L" trains or Metra which are the cheapest means to travel to the city center of Chicago. If you’re arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Blue Line 'L' train will take you to downtown Chicago in about 45min.

  • What is the best way to get to MSY from downtown New Orleans?

    It takes about 50min to reach MSY from downtown New Orleans by bus. The bus departs at a 30min interval from the outer curb outside Level 3 Ticket Lobby, making stops at Elk Place at Cleveland or the Union Passenger Terminal/Bus Bay 2. Alternatively, you can order a taxi and reach the airport in around 30min.

  • Are there any hotels in MSY?

    Yes, you’ll find plenty of hotels close to the airport in New Orleans that also offer courtesy shuttle services to and from the airport. Such facilities include Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA, Comfort Suites Airport, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South, An IHG Hotel. These hotels are handy if you have an early morning flight.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago was $36 for a one-way ticket and $74 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Orleans to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Chicago flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $322 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $336 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 New Orleans to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago?

    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 Chicago from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $194 or less one-way and $284 or less round-trip.
  • Both the departure and arrival airports have lounges for your relaxation and convenience. There are three main lounges at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), including Delta Sky Club, United Club, and The Club MSY. Various airports in Chicago have lounges with amenities such as meals and showers.
  • When you fly out of MSY, plan to arrive at least 2h before the take-off, although wait durations will vary depending on the day, holiday, and season. It’s helpful to visit the MYS website before you go, as you’ll see the security line wait times in real-time and plan for your trip well.
  • MYS provides services for travelers with reduced mobility upon request. To utilize these services, make early arrangements with your airline, letting them know your needs. Also, you can request special aid or a wheelchair service in preparation for your arrival at any of the airports in Chicago. Take advantage of this service by contacting your airline in advance, and your assistance will be ready when you land in Chicago.
  • If you're arriving late at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and looking for a hotel adjacent to the airport in Chicago, look no further than the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare. Conveniently located within O'Hare International Airport, it is easily accessible and boasts excellent amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and free parking.
  • If you are traveling with the family, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has nursing facilities for the little ones. There are three nursing rooms at Concourse A, near Gate A3, Concourse B, close to Gate B9, and Concourse C, near Gate C8.
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Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago. 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.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4647 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.7Entertainment
7.2Food
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jan 2025TPA - MDW
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

No space for our carryon and needed to check at plane before boarding !

Flight was ok. Boarding wasn’t fun. Flights were delayed by 12 minutes on each leg.

The flight was semi-full with enough space to spread out. Wonderful, smooth, and quick flight.

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Other than being delayed 5.5 hours and having to get a hotel because I missed my connecting flight, it was an okay flight. No in-flight Wi-Fi or entertainment.

There was a delay that affected all passengers with connecting flights.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Airplane was cold. Flight attendants were rude. Phone charger did not work. No food available.

3hour delay In the last 3 months i had 3 flights and 2 of these had a more than 2:40 hrs delayed

Had to wait a long time for wheelchair in Dallas

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

I’ve now flown Spirit a few times and while the general perception of Spirit I feel is poor, I’ve had a great experience each time. They do charge extra for everything but you should know that going in

Horrible. Take off was delayed by an hour. They were letting people board d the plane right before takeoff. I was delayed an hour when I arrived and late for my meeting. Spirit is NEVER on time.

The staff from LAX to New Orleans were rude but the staff from New Orleans to LAX were nice!

Very clean and new airplane. The internet purchase was not worth the money requested

The flight landed with a delay and we had to wait almost an hour to be off boarded. So typical of spirit.

The gate employees and the flight crew were friendly and professional. Afterboarding we waited 20 minutes for another flight; a complimentary beverage would have ben appreciated for the inconvenience.

Spirit just keeps getting better and better. Kudos to the crew who were going out of their way to help a mother with a baby who was a little overwhelmed.

For the price we paid, the service was outstanding, we took off on time, everything went very smoothly, we landed on time, and we didn't need anything extra.

Very easy with the app to board and staff skills

After waiting several minutes to be acknowledged by 3 employees on their phones, was told we had missed our flight because the doors were closed at that literal moment. Had they given any actual service or help while we were standing there we would have been on with time to spare. More than 10 people were turned away in this fashion claiming there was no way they could let us on the plane, even though it was still sitting connected to the terminal. After the desk agents let us know they didn't care about the situation we were forced to pay more than twice the price of our original tickets as no credits were given for the price of the "missed" flight. And the icing on the cake was after being treated poorly, fleeced for another few hundred dollars for new tickets? We waited on the next plane for 25 minutes passed the "doors closed" time, letting almost an extra dozen passengers on board. You're company has lazy, disinterested employees and your lack of any real help will ensure this was the first and last time we fly Frontier. Awful.

My experience with the phoenix airport was terrible, the personnel lay the ticket counter charged me for a carry on that fit in the carry on size box, and the two women I spoke with were terribly rude and not willing to help.,,, there was one lady “candy” on the flight crew that was amazing and is the only reason I stayed on the flight at all, because the other stewards helping people to get seated on the plane were terrible

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable, even for a budget airline.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. It was disappointing even for a budget airline.

Charging $74 for one checked bag is outrageous. I will never fly Frontier again.

Boarding was very well executed. Got my bag right away.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

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