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$74+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CHI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (CHI). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$217 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

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Tue 4/1510:23 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/227:10 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$106
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/306:55 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/14:15 pmORD - MSY
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$148
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/296:26 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/39:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 7/96:30 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/128:55 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/14:48 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Sun 5/48:30 amMDW - MSY
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 7/302:16 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/47:55 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/211:59 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Sat 5/2411:05 amORD - MSY
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/28$217
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Wed 7/3011:18 amMSY - MDW
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Wed 8/69:20 amMDW - MSY
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/28$217
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Thu 4/34:58 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop15h 51mFrontier
Mon 4/79:50 amORD - MSY
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/179:10 amMSY - ORD
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Sat 5/175:45 pmORD - MSY
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$267

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chicago that are best for you.

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New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/15

10:23 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:10 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 18m

$106

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

6:55 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

4:15 pm-11:20 am

1 stop19h 05m

$148

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

6:26 am-8:59 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

9:03 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$159

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/9

6:30 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/12

8:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$161

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

4:48 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/4

8:30 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$198

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

2:16 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$211

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

1:59 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

11:05 am-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$217

New OrleansChicago

MSY - MDW

MSYMDW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

11:18 am-6:28 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/6

9:20 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$217

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/15

6:25 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$248

New OrleansChicago

MSY - ORD

MSYORD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

11:00 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 21m

$74

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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 Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 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 flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Chicago trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in; print boarding pass to avoid fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on domestic routes.


Prepay for checked bags on United to save fees; free for premium cabin or members.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, a generous policy for domestic flights.


Southwest's open seating policy allows you to choose any available seat upon boarding.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
MSY

Average security wait times at MSY are around 15 minutes, thanks to efficient processes and lower passenger volumes.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
ORD

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

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train connects MDW to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, offering a convenient and cost-effective option.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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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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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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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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 Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 75% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Chicago 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

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Chicago to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Chicago. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 16 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Chicago. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Chicago is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $106 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $159 and $161 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Midway or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from New Orleans to Chicago.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Chicago consider choosing United Airlines (95%), ANA (92%) or Air Canada (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,214, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $43. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $96.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New Orleans to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 New Orleans to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$59Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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