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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Chicago to New Orleans.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$220
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $356.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$162
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $209.
Outbound · Nov 1
6:16 amMDWChicago Midway Airport
5:37 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11h 21m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest Nonstop
$292
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 7 days ago.
$72 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 10
8:40 pmMDWChicago Midway Airport
11:00 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 20m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 17
6:10 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8:35 amMDWChicago Midway Airport
2h 25m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$307
A round-trip at or under $307 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $401 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$22 less than the average weekday, which is $423.
Best time to fly
Evenings
Evening departures average $354 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$82 less than the average departure, which is $436.
Low season
January
Fares average $288 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $280 in late January.
$28 below the yearly average of $316.
When to book
8 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 8 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $255, versus $452 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
MDWMSY
38% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 10 · Return Nov 14
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$362now only$262Round-trip
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25% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Dec 8 · Return Dec 12
4-night trip · economy
$362now only$270Round-trip
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24% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Dec 12 · Return Dec 15
3-night trip · economy
$362now only$277Round-trip
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Delta Air Lines
Depart Nov 18 · Return Nov 21
3-night trip · economy
$362now only$280Round-trip
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$362now only$280Round-trip
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$362now only$280Round-trip
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22% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 15 · Return Nov 19
4-night trip · economy
$362now only$281Round-trip
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18% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 21 · Return Nov 26
5-night trip · economy
$356now only$292Round-trip
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$191One-way
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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $280
Fares from Chicago to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $280, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $288. They peak in late December at about $374, $94 more than the low. The yearly average is $316.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $288 | $296 | $280 |
| February | $292 | $288 | $296 |
| March | $342 | $320 | $363 |
| April | $325 | $333 | $318 |
| May | $317 | $312 | $322 |
| June | $327 | $328 | $327 |
| July | $324 | $330 | $318 |
| August | $294 | $300 | $289 |
| September | $298 | $297 | $299 |
| October | $307 | $310 | $304 |
| November | $327 | $316 | $338 |
| December | $350 | $325 | $374 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 8 weeks out at $255
Book about 8 weeks before departure for the best fares from Chicago to New Orleans, around $255. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $452, $197 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $470.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $470 |
| 172 days | $458 |
| 164 days | $436 |
| 156 days | $416 |
| 148 days | $407 |
| 140 days | $396 |
| 132 days | $380 |
| 124 days | $360 |
| 116 days | $337 |
| 108 days | $319 |
| 100 days | $309 |
| 92 days | $295 |
| 84 days | $275 |
| 76 days | $260 |
| 68 days | $256 |
| 2mo | $256 |
| 56 days | $255 |
| 52 days | $255 |
| 44 days | $258 |
| 36 days | $260 |
| 28 days | $268 |
| 20 days | $291 |
| 12 days | $345 |
| 4 days | $419 |
| 0 days | $452 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Orleans. At $401 it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day, 9% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $407 |
| Mon | $414 |
| Tue | $401 |
| Wed | $418 |
| Thu | $460 |
| Fri | $446 |
| Sat | $415 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to New Orleans. At $354 it is 19% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 38% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $406 |
| Midday | $408 |
| Afternoon | $411 |
| Evening | $354 |
| Late Night | $600 |
What do round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $150 | 2% |
| $150 to $300 | 18% |
| $300 to $450 | 41% |
| $450 to $600 | 19% |
| $600 to $750 | 10% |
| $750 to $900 | 5% |
| $900 and up | 5% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Chicago to New Orleans.
What is the typical flight duration from Chicago to New Orleans?
Flights from Chicago to New Orleans cover about 827 miles, with a typical nonstop flight time of 2 hours 15 minutes. The return leg takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, a difference of just 5 minutes, so there is no meaningful directional difference.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
Yes, Chicago has abundant nonstop service to New Orleans, with Southwest, United, and American all flying the route daily. Southwest runs 21 weekly nonstops out of Midway, while United and American together offer roughly 41 weekly flights out of O'Hare. Every carrier operates seven days a week, so there's a nonstop available on any day you want to travel.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in New Orleans?
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to the city center is straightforward, with taxis, rideshare, public buses, rental cars, and airport shuttles all available. Taxis offer a flat-rate ride to the Central Business District or French Quarter, typically costing $28 for the first two passengers, while rideshare services like Uber pick up on Level 1 outside baggage claim. The Jefferson Transit (JET) and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) buses run from Level 1 outside Door 2 to downtown, and the E2 line is a popular affordable public transit option. Rental cars are available from the consolidated facility at 600 Rental Boulevard for those who want to drive themselves. Taxis and rideshare are the most-used and fastest options, generally taking 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
References
- A Guide to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | Chase
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Arriving & Departing - New York Times
- Find cheap flights to New Orleans (MSY) | American Airlines
- New Orleans Airport Dropoff: How to Get There | Uber
- New Orleans Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uber
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
Fares from Chicago to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $280. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $288, followed by February ($292) and August ($294). December is the most expensive month at about $350, and fares peak in late December at about $374. The yearly average is $316. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Chicago to New Orleans?
Book about 8 weeks before departure for the best fares from Chicago to New Orleans, around $255. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $452, $197 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $470. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chicago to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Chicago to New Orleans, but a connecting overnight itinerary is available: Southwest's MDW to Houston Hobby (HOU) leg departs at 9:30 PM and lands at 12:10 AM, arriving in the early hours, before connecting onward to New Orleans after a layover. No other red-eye service operates on this route.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Chicago to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines all fly nonstop from Chicago to New Orleans, with Southwest operating up to 21 weekly flights from Midway and United and American serving the route from O'Hare. United runs 14 weekly flights, while American offers 27 weekly flights across mainline and regional operations, including service operated by Republic Airways and Envoy Air under the American Eagle brand. All three carriers fly the route daily, with Southwest providing the most frequent departures throughout the day.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Chicago to New Orleans?
On-time arrival reliability from Chicago to New Orleans runs between about 73% and 86%, depending on the carrier. The most reliable is Envoy Air (marketed as American Eagle), landing within 15 minutes of schedule 85.6% of the time with a 0.6% cancellation rate. SkyWest (marketed as United Express) follows at 82.8%, then Republic Airways (marketed as American Eagle and United Express) at 79.1%, United at 77.1%, Southwest at 74.3%, and American at 72.5%.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in New Orleans?
New Orleans has one commercial airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, about 15 miles west of downtown and the French Quarter. It is served by major US carriers and is the only practical choice for this route.
How do I get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from the city center?
From downtown Chicago, the CTA Blue Line 'L' is the most affordable and often the most practical way to reach O'Hare, running 24 hours a day and taking roughly 45 minutes. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are faster, typically around 30–40 minutes, but cost significantly more. Driving yourself is also an option, with on-site parking available at the airport, though it adds the cost of parking and can be slower during peak traffic.
References
- Public Transit | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Taxi, Limo, TNP | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Find cheap flights to Chicago (ORD) | American Airlines
- How to get from O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Chicago, IL | Uber
- ord | Qantas AU
- ORD Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uber
- O'Hare Flyer
- Transportation in Chicago
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?
There are several hotels near New Orleans airport, including the Hilton New Orleans Airport, Home2 Suites by Hilton Kenner, Ramada by Wyndham, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Most of these are within about a mile and a half of the terminal and run free shuttle services that pick up at the Transportation Center on level 1. The airport itself has no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet zones, or rest zones, and it does not provide cots.
References
- Hotels Near New Orleans Airport (MSY) with Shuttles (2026)
- New Orleans: Airport Hotels near MSY: Airport Hotel Reviews: 10Best
- New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports
- New Orleans Airport MSY Guide to Airport Hotels- iFLY
- 21 Hotels Near MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) Airport | IHG
- Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport Map & Driving Directions | Parking Options for Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport in Kenner
- DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport | Stress-Free Stays & Parking Near MSY Airport - Stay Park Travel
What facilities and services are available to travelers at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, with the network name #MSY-FI. ATM machines are located throughout the terminal both pre- and post-security, and cash-to-card kiosks are available on the third level. Nursing mothers can use dedicated Mother's Rooms, and there is an outside service animal/pet relief area on Level 1 between the short-term parking garage and the terminal. Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal, with designated smoking areas outside on the top or bottom ramps. The airport has three lounges, including The Club MSY near Concourse A which offers showers and plentiful charging stations, though those amenities are specific to that lounge. A police station is located pre-security on Level 2 near Leah's Kitchen.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Chicago and New Orleans airports?
At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, wheelchair assistance is coordinated by each airline and must be requested directly through the carrier before travel, while the airport itself provides sensory-friendly resources, accessible Companion Plus restrooms, service animal relief areas, and a TSA Cares helpline for screening accommodations. Travelers can also request assistance at airport information desks, where staff can connect them with a live ASL interpreter via video remote interpretation. At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the entire terminal is free of architectural barriers, with visual paging, TTY access through the Louisiana Relay Service, an adult changing table in a family restroom, and concierge meet-and-greet services available for passengers with unique needs. Since no advance-notice period is given for either airport, travelers should arrange wheelchair or mobility assistance directly with their airline before the flight.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines flies the most between Chicago and New Orleans, using Boeing 737 family aircraft and the Boeing 737-700. United Airlines operates Boeing 737-900s and other 737 family jets, while American Airlines uses Airbus A319s. Republic Airways, flying for American and United, and Envoy Air, flying for American, both use Embraer E175s.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) and American Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Chicago to New Orleans, with Southwest also serving the route as a non-alliance carrier. Republic Airways and Envoy Air operate some flights under the American Eagle brand and are not alliance members themselves. Other alliances may reach New Orleans from Chicago via connections, but these are the carriers and alliances on the nonstop route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chicago?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has a robust lounge lineup, including the United Polaris Lounge, three United Clubs in Terminal 1, and two more United Clubs in Terminal 2. American Airlines operates three Admirals Clubs in Terminal 3, and the American Flagship Lounge offers elevated amenities like dedicated service desks and airport views for qualifying international premium travelers. Delta's Sky Club is in Terminal 5, which also hosts the Air France Lounge, LOT Business Class Lounge, and Swissport Lounge. Access typically depends on airline status, premium cabin tickets, or paid membership programs like Priority Pass.
References
- List of Airport Lounges at Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport [ORD]
- The best lounges at Chicago’s O’Hare — and how to get inside - The Points Guy
- Best Airline Lounges At Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) – Luxury Travel Diary
- Airline Lounges | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- O'Hare Airport Lounges 2026: Complete Guide + Free Access
- Airline lounges offer respite at O’Hare International Airport | Choose Chicago
- United Club Chicago - LoungeReview.com
- Swissport Lounge ORD AIRPORT Terminal 5 Chicago IL O Hare Intl | Priority Pass
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering the best options while Basic Economy typically does not.