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Among airlines operating New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $293 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $362 for nonstop.

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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Connecting flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $464, a difference of $189. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:19 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $355. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport takes 2h 19m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $229 to $2,068. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 5h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago Midway Airport range from $267 to $444, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.