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Good to Know
Essential information to help you plan your flight from New Orleans to Chicago.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$176
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $313.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$185
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 $253.
Outbound · Nov 1
9:05 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8:46 amORDChicago O Hare Airport
11h 41m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest Nonstop
$297
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 5 days ago.
$121 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 18
2:20 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
4:35 pmMDWChicago Midway Airport
2h 15m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 25
10:25 pmMDWChicago Midway Airport
12:45 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 20m · 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
Saturdays
Saturday departures average $318 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$39 less than the average weekday, which is $357.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $335 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$16 less than the average departure, which is $351.
Low season
February
Fares average $276 in February, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $273 in early February.
$43 below the yearly average of $319.
When to book
6 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $226, versus $354 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.
MSYMDW
44% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 10 · Return Dec 14
4-night trip · economy
$313now only$176Round-trip
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40% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Oct 29 · Return Nov 3
5-night trip · economy
$306now only$184Round-trip
MSYORD
39% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 10 · Return Dec 14
4-night trip · economy
$305now only$186Round-trip
MSYMDW
40% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Oct 28 · Return Oct 31
3-night trip · economy
$312now only$187Round-trip
MSYORD
38% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 14 · Return Dec 17
3-night trip · economy
$306now only$190Round-trip
MSYMDW
38% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Oct 30 · Return Nov 2
3-night trip · economy
$312now only$194Round-trip
MSYMDW
37% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 17 · Return Dec 21
4-night trip · economy
$312now only$197Round-trip
MSYMDW
35% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 7 · Return Nov 10
3-night trip · economy
$312now only$202Round-trip
MSYMDW
32% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 16
3-night trip · economy
$312now only$213Round-trip
MSYORD
27% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 20 · Return Nov 24
4-night trip · economy
$306now only$223Round-trip
MSYMDW
29% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Oct 27 · Return Oct 30
3-night trip · economy
$313now only$223Round-trip
MSYORD
26% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 15
3-night trip · economy
$306now only$226Round-trip
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FrontierSouthwestSun CountryAmericanDepart Oct 30 · Return Nov 3
4-night trip · economy
$203Round-trip
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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11:47 pm
MDWChicago Midway Airport
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ORDChicago O Hare Airport
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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$251
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Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
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ORDChicago O Hare Airport
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Chicago, 11 West 26th Street
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$976/person
$1,952 total
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MSY to CHI
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$2,197 $1,963 total
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Chicago, 20 West Kinzie Street
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30% Package Savings
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Chicago, 127 West Huron Street
8.51,268 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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19% Package Savings
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$2,657 $2,155 total
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MSY to CHI
The Wade
Chicago, 644 N Lake Shore Dr
8.12,404 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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26% Package Savings
$1,099/person
$2,968 $2,198 total
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Congress Plaza Hotel
Chicago, 520 South Michigan Avenue
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Rental car included
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17% Package Savings
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20% Package Savings
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in early February at about $273
Fares from New Orleans to Chicago are lowest in early February, around $273, and February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $276. They peak in late December at about $367, $94 more than the low. The yearly average is $319.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $298 | $315 | $283 |
| February | $276 | $273 | $280 |
| March | $332 | $317 | $347 |
| April | $317 | $331 | $303 |
| May | $324 | $312 | $334 |
| June | $338 | $337 | $340 |
| July | $331 | $334 | $328 |
| August | $316 | $324 | $309 |
| September | $317 | $315 | $318 |
| October | $307 | $313 | $301 |
| November | $317 | $303 | $332 |
| December | $351 | $334 | $367 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $226
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from New Orleans to Chicago, around $226. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $354, $128 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $430.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $430 |
| 172 days | $425 |
| 164 days | $412 |
| 156 days | $393 |
| 148 days | $382 |
| 140 days | $370 |
| 132 days | $347 |
| 124 days | $328 |
| 116 days | $313 |
| 108 days | $296 |
| 100 days | $274 |
| 92 days | $264 |
| 84 days | $260 |
| 76 days | $248 |
| 68 days | $241 |
| 2mo | $241 |
| 52 days | $237 |
| 44 days | $229 |
| 39 days | $226 |
| 36 days | $226 |
| 28 days | $230 |
| 20 days | $250 |
| 12 days | $287 |
| 4 days | $331 |
| 0 days | $354 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Chicago. At $318 it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 29% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $461 |
| Mon | $385 |
| Tue | $364 |
| Wed | $327 |
| Thu | $324 |
| Fri | $321 |
| Sat | $318 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from New Orleans to Chicago. At $335 it is 5% cheaper than the average time. Morning (5am - 12pm) is the most expensive time, 3% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $363 |
| Midday | $335 |
| Afternoon | $348 |
| Evening | $358 |
What do round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago 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 | 22% |
| $300 to $450 | 50% |
| $450 to $600 | 14% |
| $600 to $750 | 6% |
| $750 to $900 | 3% |
| $900 and up | 2% |
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 New Orleans to Chicago 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 New Orleans to Chicago.
What is the typical flight duration from New Orleans to Chicago?
The flight from New Orleans to Chicago is about 830 miles. The typical nonstop flight time from New Orleans to Chicago is 2 hours and 20 minutes, with the return leg taking about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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 New Orleans to Chicago?
Yes, there are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Chicago, and they run daily. Southwest flies New Orleans–Chicago Midway up to 21 times a week, while United and American (with some American flights operated by Republic and Envoy Air) serve New Orleans–O'Hare with a combined 41 weekly nonstops. All three carriers fly every day of the week.
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 Chicago?
From O'Hare, the CTA Blue Line 'L' train is the most economical and most-used option, running 24/7 and reaching downtown in about 45 minutes for around $5. Taxis and rideshares like Uber and Lyft are readily available from designated areas, taking 30–40 minutes and costing roughly $35–60. Metra's North Central Service and Pace buses also connect O'Hare to the city and suburbs, and numerous car rental companies operate at the airport.
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
When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Chicago?
Fares from New Orleans to Chicago are lowest in early February, around $273. February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $276, followed by January ($298) and October ($307). December is the most expensive month at about $351, and fares peak in late December at about $367. The yearly average is $319. 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 New Orleans to Chicago?
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from New Orleans to Chicago, around $226. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $354, $128 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $430. 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 New Orleans to Chicago?
There is one overnight red-eye from New Orleans to Chicago: Southwest flies nonstop from MSY to Midway on Sundays, departing at 10:15 PM and landing at 12:35 AM, just after midnight in the early hours. That is the only red-eye service 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 New Orleans to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines all fly nonstop from New Orleans to Chicago, with Southwest serving Midway and the other two serving O'Hare. Southwest operates 21 weekly flights, United 14, and American 27 across its mainline and regional services, all daily. United is a Star Alliance member and American is oneworld, while Southwest is not part of any alliance.
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 New Orleans to Chicago?
On-time arrivals from New Orleans to Chicago are generally solid, with Republic Airways (operating for American and United) the most reliable at 89.9% on-time and a 1.4% cancellation rate. Envoy Air (American Eagle) follows at 87.0% on-time with 0.6% cancellations, then United at 85.1% on-time with 0.5% cancellations, Southwest at 82.8% on-time with 0.3% cancellations, and American mainline at 77.3% on-time with 0.7% cancellations.
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 Chicago?
O'Hare is the main international and domestic hub, with the most flights and direct connections. Midway is closer to downtown and popular for Southwest Airlines low-cost service.
How do I get to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport from the city center?
Getting to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from downtown is straightforward, with ride-share and taxis being the most popular and fastest options, typically taking 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Public buses operated by JET and RTA offer an affordable connection from the Central Business District, while several hotel and airport shuttle services provide door-to-door convenience. Driving and parking are also viable, with short-term, long-term, and economy garages available at the airport. Taxis are known for a flat rate to the French Quarter or Central Business District, making them a predictable choice, whereas ride-share pricing varies with demand.
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
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Chicago airport?
The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is located directly across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3, connected by underground pedestrian tunnels. There is no transit hotel inside the secure area, and there are no sleep cabins, pods, or day rooms. Several nearby hotels also offer free airport shuttles.
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport offers unlimited free Wi-Fi throughout all terminals, both pre- and post-security. Power stations with AC outlets and counter space are available throughout the terminals for recharging devices. Mother's Rooms and lactation pods are available in every terminal, each with seating, a sink, electrical outlets, a diaper changing surface, and 24/7 access. Diaper vending machines and Hudson News stores sell baby supplies. Business travelers can use the Executive Center in Terminal 3, which has 26 meeting rooms. A yoga room and an aeroponic garden are also available.
References
- Technology | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Mother's Room | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Book flights from Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI) | Qatar Airways
- Chicago, IL (ORD)
- Chicago Airport Map + Guide: Navigate The Airport Easily
- List of Airport Lounges at Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport [ORD]
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines
- Chicago Airport Guide - ORD - Apps on Google Play
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New Orleans and Chicago airports?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is fully free of architectural barriers for travelers with disabilities, with TTY service through the Louisiana Relay Service, visual paging on flight information displays, and an adult changing table in the post-security family restroom. Chicago O'Hare International Airport offers wheelchair assistance coordinated by each airline, a Companion Plus Restroom with accessible showers and caregiver support, sensory-friendly resources including the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, ASL interpretation via video remote service, and TSA Cares for security screening help. To arrange mobility assistance, contact your airline directly before travel, and at O'Hare you can also request TSA Cares support at 855-787-2227.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from New Orleans to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines leads the New Orleans to Chicago route with Boeing 737 family aircraft, including the 737-700. United flies Boeing 737-900s, American operates Airbus A319s, and Republic Airways flies Embraer E175s for both American and United. Envoy Air also serves the route for American with 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 New Orleans to Chicago?
Nonstop service from New Orleans to Chicago is flown by Southwest (to Midway) and by United and American (to O'Hare), with some American flights operated by regional partners under the American brand. Alliances on the route therefore are Star Alliance (via United) and oneworld (via American), while Southwest belongs to no alliance and is the notable independent carrier. Other alliances could serve the route only through connecting itineraries.
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 New Orleans?
When departing from New Orleans, the standout lounge option is The Club MSY in Concourse A, which offers a full bar, showers, Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and plentiful charging stations. Access is permitted up to 2.5 hours before departure, children under 2 enter free, and alcoholic drinks are limited to passengers 21 and older. A Delta Sky Club and a United Lounge also operate at the airport, along with a Military Lounge for active service members.
References
- The Club MSY MSY AIRPORT Concourse A New Orleans LA International | Priority Pass
- The Club MSY at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Amex US
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport MSY Lounges - MSY Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
- American Express Lounges at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Amex US
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 generally does not.