Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $240 | Frontier1 stop19 hrThu, Aug 6 — Mon, Aug 10 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $240 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $105 | Frontier1 stop6 hrWed, Aug 5 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $105 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $256 | UnitedNonstop3 hrSat, Jul 25 — Sun, Jul 26 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $256 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $273 | Frontier1 stop24 hrSat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $273 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $488 | Frontier1 stop11 hrThu, Aug 27 — Mon, Aug 31 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $488 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 10 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2 hr 10 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Chicago to New Orleans per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| January Cheapest | Typical prices: $105–305 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $220–340 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to New Orleans
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to New Orleans in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $256Typical price: $195–43021 weekly nonstop flightsMDW - MSYEvery day2402 weekly connecting flightsMDW - MSYEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $256Typical price: $200–47027 weekly nonstop flightsORD - MSYEvery day398 weekly connecting flightsORD - MSYEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $256Typical price: $195–47521 weekly nonstop flightsORD - MSYEvery day643 weekly connecting flightsORD - MSYEvery day
- Deltafrom $276Typical price: $245–640497 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - MSYEvery day
- Frontierfrom $240Typical price: $180–48543 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - MSYEvery day
- Alaskafrom $629Typical price: $580–1,15021 weekly connecting flightsORD - MSYEvery day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States27 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 25 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near New Orleans
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New Orleans center and popularity with travelers.
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)New OrleansUnited States17 min11 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)Baton RougeUnited States1 hr 23 min75 mi
- Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)GulfportUnited States1 hr 13 min68 mi
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS)PensacolaUnited States3 hr 1 min176 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to New Orleans
The cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $105 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $256, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 13.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $256, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $256, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $276, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 16.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $240, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $629, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans starts at $240 from Thu, Aug 6 to Mon, Aug 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to New Orleans.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 398 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,402 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 398 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,402 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans are:
- American offers 21 nonstop flights and 643 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Delta offers 497 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Frontier offers 43 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $256, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 13.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $256, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $256, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $276, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 16.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $240, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 10.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to New Orleans is $629, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans.
- There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 27 United direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and New Orleans at price $273 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans.
- There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 27 United direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and New Orleans start at $256 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sun, Jul 26 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and New Orleans start at $488 from Thu, Aug 27 to Mon, Aug 31 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and New Orleans start at $240 from Thu, Aug 6 to Mon, Aug 10.
To book business class trips from Chicago to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and New Orleans starts at $273 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and New Orleans at price $273 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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