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Cheap Southwest Flight Deals from Chicago to New Orleans

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from Southwest for round-trip flights from Chicago 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 Southwest flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans

Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6
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8:20 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:50 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$157Southwest
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
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8:20 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:50 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$158Southwest
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13
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8:20 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
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6:20 am - 8:40 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$163Southwest
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
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9:30 pm - 11:50 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
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6:20 am - 8:40 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$173Southwest
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
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3:30 pm - 9:20 pmMDW-MSY
5h 50m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:35 pmMSY-MDW
4h 35m1 stop
$177Southwest
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
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3:30 pm - 9:20 pmMDW-MSY
5h 50m1 stop
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10:55 am - 4:35 pmMSY-MDW
5h 40m2 stops
$182Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6
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6:20 am - 10:05 amMDW-MSY
3h 45m1 stop
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6:30 am - 8:50 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$183Southwest
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
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8:20 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
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11:50 am - 6:35 pmMSY-MDW
6h 45m1 stop
$184Southwest
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Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
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5:15 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-MSY
5h 25m1 stop
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6:45 am - 9:05 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$187Southwest
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
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8:25 am - 2:15 pmMDW-MSY
5h 50m2 stops
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6:20 am - 8:40 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$188Southwest
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$79
Average price round-trip$258
Good deal one-way$168
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans
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When to Book Flights with Southwest from Chicago to New Orleans

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FAQs for flying to New Orleans with Southwest

  • How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with Southwest from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 11 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 84 days before departure.

  • Is Southwest the cheapest airline to fly with from Chicago to New Orleans?

    With an average price of $384 return, Southwest is not the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Frontier, where a return flight costs $187 on average.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with Southwest from Chicago to New Orleans was $116 for a return flight and $54 for a one-way flight.

  • Does Southwest fly direct to New Orleans from Chicago?

    Yes, Southwest does offer direct flights for the route, with around 16 flights per week.

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

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with Southwest is Monday, when prices are around $70. The most expensive day is generally Sunday, where the average price is around $115.

  • What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans with Southwest?

    The cheapest month for Southwest flights to New Orleans from Chicago is generally August, where plane tickets cost $148 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of November and October, where tickets cost $229 and $243 respectively.

Southwest Customer Reviews

8.0
Very good4,238 verified ratings
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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6.0 Okay
DAL-SAT
Late again.
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6.0 Okay
CMH-DAL
Just the usual delays
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2.0 Poor
CMH-MDW
2.5 hours late but no one said why.
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10.0 Wonderful
OAK-SAN
On time, and it was not full flight
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4.0 Mediocre
LGA-MCI
Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay
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10.0 Wonderful
SJC-PDX
Boarding quick & efficient. Crew was friendly. Arrived early
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6.0 Okay
PHX-ABQ
mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.
A
8.0 Very good
MCI-LGA
Good non stop is always good
G
10.0 Wonderful
DEN-SMF
Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!
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10.0 Wonderful
LGA-DEN
Easy boarding process. No delays!

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