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$73+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Chicago (CHI)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CHI
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$73
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$215

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$208 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 3/1410:23 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop26h 36mSpirit Airlines
dom. 3/167:48 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$97
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/16:26 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/109:20 amORD - MSY
1 stop6h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/87:39 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop27h 40mFrontier
lun. 3/106:40 amMDW - MSY
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$130
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/207:44 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop29h 00mFrontier
jue. 3/279:25 amORD - MSY
1 stop28h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$148
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 3/266:50 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
lun. 3/312:55 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 4/311:14 amMSY - ORD
1 stop4h 57mDelta
mar. 4/87:05 amORD - MSY
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/19$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/135:00 amMSY - ORD
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
lun. 3/174:00 pmORD - MSY
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 3/2411:14 amMSY - MDW
1 stop6h 48mDelta
mié. 3/269:25 amMDW - MSY
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/19$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 4/17:00 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/127:55 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
jue. 4/245:20 amBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/2910:37 amORD - BTR
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/207:35 amBTR - MDW
1 stop4h 31mDelta
mié. 3/264:59 pmMDW - BTR
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
jue. 4/105:00 amBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/135:15 amORD - BTR
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$285

Find flights from Louisiana to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Louisiana

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 3/14

10:23 pm-12:59 am

1 stop26h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/16

7:48 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$97

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/1

6:26 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/10

9:20 am-4:08 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$114

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 3/8

7:39 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/10

6:40 am-8:07 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$130

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 3/26

6:50 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/31

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$188

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 4/3

11:14 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/7

10:25 am-4:08 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$217

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 3/13

5:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/17

4:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

$222

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 3/24

11:14 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago Midway

mié. 3/26

9:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$228

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

jue. 4/24

5:20 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/29

10:37 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$249

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - MDW

BTRMDW

Baton Rouge Ryan

jue. 3/20

7:35 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago Midway

mié. 3/26

4:59 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$284

Baton RougeChicago

BTR - ORD

BTRORD

Baton Rouge Ryan

jue. 4/10

5:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/13

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$285

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Travel insights for flights from Louisiana to Chicago

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Louisiana to Chicago 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 LA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Louisiana to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Chicago. 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USLA to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisiana to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisiana to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. Frontier flights start at $75 while deals on American Airlines start at $80 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisiana to Chicago?

    While some choose either New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Midway or Baton Rouge Ryan - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Louisiana to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Louisiana to Chicago?

    Consider Spirit Airlines (100%), United Airlines (96%) or Brussels Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Louisiana to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisiana to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Louisiana to Chicago is generally $695, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $65. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $66 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisiana to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisiana to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisiana to Chicago 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 Louisiana to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Louisiana to Chicago 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 6 airlines flying from Louisiana to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Louisiana to Chicago. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$59Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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