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$63+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Orleans (MSY)

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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSY
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Orleans
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/28:02 pmORD - MSY
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/53:09 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/510:38 amORD - MSY
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/107:05 amMSY - ORD
1 stop17h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/98:15 amMDW - MSY
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Thu 12/123:16 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/101:10 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/171:32 pmMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/107:15 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Tue 1/79:20 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:08 amMDW - MSY
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Tue 12/3111:26 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/18$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/47:55 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/72:10 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$247
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Mon 12/235:45 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Fri 12/272:59 pmMSY - STL
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/94:25 pmPIA - MSY
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/193:34 pmMSY - PIA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/215:59 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2210:39 amMSY - STL
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/49:25 amORD - MSY
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Sat 12/72:38 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/19$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/45:06 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Mon 12/95:22 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 11/20$258

Find flights from Illinois to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New Orleans 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/2

8:02 pm-6:13 am

1 stop10h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/5

3:09 pm-9:54 am

1 stop18h 45m

$163

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/5

10:38 am-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/10

7:05 am-12:34 am

1 stop17h 29m

$165

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/6

10:26 am-8:54 pm

1 stop10h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/17

3:25 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 52m

$168

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/7

4:25 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

9:20 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$170

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

6:00 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/26

9:00 am-11:27 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$179

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

10:59 am-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/12

3:09 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$188

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/3

6:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop13h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/10

8:24 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$195

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

5:45 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/13

2:20 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$199

PeoriaNew Orleans

PIA - MSY

PIAMSY

Greater Peoria

Wed 1/8

4:25 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/15

9:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$208

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/11

4:33 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/15

9:30 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$208

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to New Orleans

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 20, 2024.

When flying from Illinois to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USIL to MSY are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Frontier and Spirit Airlines from Illinois to New Orleans. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from Illinois. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $63 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $79 and Spirit Airlines from $84 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to New Orleans are Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Lambert-St Louis - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to New Orleans consider choosing Brussels Airlines (100%), British Airways (91%) or SkyWest Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $287 for a flight from Illinois to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $140.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Illinois 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 6 airlines flying from Illinois to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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