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$75 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Midway (MSY-MDW)

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

Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
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6:30 am - 8:45 amMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 9:55 pmMDW-MSY
2h 10mnonstop
$149Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
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2:20 pm - 4:35 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 8:05 pmMDW-MSY
2h 15mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 8:45 amMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 9:55 pmMDW-MSY
2h 10mnonstop
$169Southwest
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 7:35 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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8:35 am - 10:55 amMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
$173Southwest
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 11
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4:52 pm - 10:14 pmMSY-MDW
5h 22m1 stop
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4:23 pm - 10:59 pmMDW-MSY
6h 36m1 stop
$216Delta
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
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5:52 pm - 10:14 pmMSY-MDW
4h 22m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:05 amMDW-MSY
5h 05m1 stop
$217Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
4:52 pm - 11:20 pmMSY-MDW
6h 28m1 stop
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6:20 am - 3:50 pmMDW-MSY
9h 30m1 stop
$219Frontier
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 11:25 pmMSY-MDW
6h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 3:56 pmMDW-MSY
9h 41m1 stop
$225Frontier
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Mon, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
4:52 pm - 11:20 pmMSY-MDW
6h 28m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 3:57 pmMDW-MSY
9h 37m1 stop
$231Frontier
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
Delta Logo
11:13 am - 6:37 pmMSY-MDW
7h 24m1 stop
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10:31 am - 5:52 pmMDW-MSY
7h 21m1 stop
$237Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Midway

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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MSY

MSY offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, making it easy to stay connected before your flight.

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MDW

Take the CTA Orange Line from MDW to downtown Chicago in about 25-30 minutes, avoiding traffic hassles.

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Daniel Scheffler

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Midway flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago Midway Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

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 Midway Airport, 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 Midway Airport is February, where tickets cost $198 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $317 respectively.

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

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 Midway Airport, 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 Midway Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from New Orleans to Midway

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport was $75 for a one-way ticket and $149 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport flight route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport 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 $289 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 $287 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Midway Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport?

    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 Midway Airport with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and MDW 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 New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport?

    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 Midway Airport from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $208 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago Midway.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to Midway

 
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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
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7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

The seat belt was lengthy enough that I did not need an extender. Courteous and helpful flight attendants.

As expected. Nothing jumps out at me as bad or wrong, but the flight was fine. No complaints with pilot or crew. The flight left on time and arrived earlier than stated. Overall, I will continue to plan on flying with Spirit.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

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