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Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans

CHI — MSY
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£569

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£256
From Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans is 41 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.

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 £724). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £945). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 24 flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong per day from 0 different airlines.

  • 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: Brussels Airlines (100%), Gulf Air (96%), Royal Jordanian (95%).

  • 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 £724). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £945). 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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