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$65 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$86
Overall average: $265
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/11Mon 4/13
MSY - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$65
Typical prices: $143-$332
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/6
MSY - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl (MSY-ORD)

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

Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 13
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9:17 am - 11:47 am
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8:55 pm - 11:20 pm
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2h 25mnonstop
$86Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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9:17 am - 11:47 am
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2h 30mnonstop
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8:42 pm - 11:15 pm
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$87Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 22
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9:48 am - 12:27 pm
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2h 39mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:33 am
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2h 33mnonstop
$89Frontier
Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 22
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9:48 am - 12:27 pm
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2h 39mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:33 am
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2h 33mnonstop
$90Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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9:17 am - 11:47 am
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2h 30mnonstop
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8:16 pm - 8:21 am
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$91Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:42 pm - 11:15 pm
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$92Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
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Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 8
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$95Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $170 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $292 and $271 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

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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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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Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop 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 O'Hare Intl

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $65 for a one-way ticket and $86 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Chicago O'Hare 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 airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Chicago O'Hare Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $284 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $281 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare 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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and ORD 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 O'Hare 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 O'Hare 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 O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $271 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9219 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

4.0 OkaySean, Jan 2026
BOS - ORD
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Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

Not seat assigned because overbooking. We could go because some people decided to give their seats.

The flights were very uncomfortable the seats don't have much leg room at all and they are pretty hard as well.

Our outgoing flight was cancelled two hours before boarding and Spirit was not able to get us onto another flight. Their customer service was slow and unhelpful.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

spirit delayed my first flight 9 hours and then cancelled my flight back home. Very disappointed with their service.

Flight cancelled. Only options are to a different city or wait 2 days for a flight to same destination

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Flight was on time. Friendly crew. Gate agents in the other hand were very unfriendly.

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