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$66+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY)

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ORD — MSY
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or September, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$66
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:01 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/1511:34 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$118
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/109:03 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1411:37 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/106:24 amORD - MSY
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Wed 5/1410:40 amMSY - ORD
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/24$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/110:40 amORD - MSY
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/47:46 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/297:10 amORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/32:18 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$229
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 3/314:54 pmORD - MSY
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Sat 4/57:47 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop28h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$260

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ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

3:01 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

11:34 am-2:06 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$118

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

9:03 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

11:37 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$159

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

6:24 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

10:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$217

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

2:18 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$229

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

4:35 pm-9:59 am

3 stops17h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

5:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$267

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

11:00 am-8:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$66

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

9:03 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$80

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

7:10 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$81

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

6:45 am-6:47 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$125

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

7:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$131

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans in March.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; only personal items allowed unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

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


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

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, consider using the 'L' train from downtown Chicago to avoid traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MSY

At MSY, taxis offer a flat rate fare to downtown, often cheaper and faster than rideshares.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
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 O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans

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

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

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 ORD to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
2,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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 O'Hare Intl 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 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 New Orleans from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 5 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans round-trip from $118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $159, and American Airlines, from $179. Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $81, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans on time: Spirit Airlines (96%), Copa Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (85%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $586 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $45 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $89.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$165Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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