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$80+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — ORD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$80
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$282

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:55 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/47:10 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$118
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:34 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/259:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:46 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/283:32 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:00 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/107:10 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:18 amMSY - ORD
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sat 5/105:57 pmORD - MSY
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/14$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:25 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/21:50 pmORD - MSY
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$276

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Return

Price

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/2

6:55 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:10 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 18m

$118

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

11:37 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

8:19 am-10:43 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$159

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$179

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

7:55 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop21h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

2:46 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$213

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

6:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:58 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$217

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

3:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$276

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

10:49 am-4:41 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$280

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

6:34 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$80

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/12

9:02 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$83

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$90

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.


Prepay for checked bags 24 hours before to save on fees.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches extra legroom, ideal for laptop use.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print boarding pass beforehand.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
MSY

Average security wait times at MSY are around 15 minutes, making it efficient for early morning departures.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
ORD

Consider taking the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago to avoid traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MSY to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 81% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to ORD are scheduled on a Tuesday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Orleans to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $118. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $159 and $179, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Spirit Airlines flights start at $83 while deals on United Airlines start at $90 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (93%), Air Canada (89%), Turkish Airlines( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $517, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $78.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl 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 New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$59Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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