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Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans from £110

CHI — MSY
27 Oct — 3 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or February, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Mon 9/1110:26 -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 16/1117:08 -
2 stops19h 43m
Deal found 25/9£196
Wed 11/1119:28 -
2 stops18h 11m
Wed 18/1117:08 -
1 stop15h 48m
Deal found 27/9£197
Mon 9/1118:42 -
1 stop21h 31m
Mon 16/1117:08 -
1 stop18h 14m
Deal found 25/9£203
Tue 10/1107:15 -
1 stop8h 58m
Sat 14/1117:08 -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 26/9£209
Wed 11/1118:42 -
2 stops18h 57m
Wed 18/1117:08 -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 27/9£211
Sat 17/1008:30 -
2 stops11h 39m
Mon 19/1017:25 -
1 stop7h 06m
Deal found 23/9£216
Sat 21/1105:00 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Tue 24/1106:45 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 23/9£220
Wed 28/1021:20 -
Nonstop2h 32m
Sat 31/1017:41 -
Nonstop2h 49m
Deal found 24/9£220
Tue 10/1106:59 -
Nonstop2h 31m
Sat 14/1108:04 -
Nonstop2h 56m
Deal found 26/9£220
Tue 10/1118:42 -
2 stops19h 38m
Sat 14/1117:08 -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 26/9£221
Tue 27/1020:35 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 29/1017:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 24/9£222
Sat 21/1121:20 -
Nonstop2h 32m
Mon 23/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 38m
Deal found 25/9£222

Find flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans

Round-trip from

£196

One-way from

£110

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£278
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/11-16/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Chicago to New Orleans
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 7/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Chicago to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 31/10

14:45-17:00

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£110

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

10:41-13:17

Nonstop2h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£110

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/10

20:35-22:55

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£110

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/11

05:00-07:25

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£110

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

21:20-23:52

Nonstop2h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£112

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 31/12

20:40-22:55

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£112

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW Chicago Midway - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/11

09:30-16:17

1 stop6h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/3

11:10-17:31

1 stop6h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

14:10-21:37

1 stop7h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/11

21:20-23:52

Nonstop2h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£121

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of £202). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of £302). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to New Orleans flights typically cost between £205 and £353 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £196 on Frontier (9 Nov–16 Nov).

How often are flights from Chicago to New Orleans delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Chicago and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to New Orleans from Chicago, you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 27 flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Departing from Chicago to New Orleans will take you 2h 20m. The distance between Chicago and New Orleans is about 827 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to New Orleans on time: Air Canada (78%), Brussels Airlines (76%), Copa Airlines (76%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of £202). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of £302). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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