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$64+ 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
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$118
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/319:15 pmORD - MSY
1 stop22h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/76:55 amMSY - ORD
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$213
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/317:45 amMDW - MSY
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Thu 1/93:25 pmMSY - MDW
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$235
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/3111:24 amORD - MSY
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:10 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$287
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:53 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Thu 1/210:15 pmMSY - STL
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$344
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:24 amORD - MSY
1 stop24h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/210:15 pmMSY - ORD
1 stop25h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/285:35 pmMDW - MSY
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/118:10 amMSY - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$471
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/314:27 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/19:10 pmMSY - STL
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/315:00 amORD - MSY
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/110:32 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$487
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/314:27 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/18:42 pmMSY - STL
2 stops18h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$495
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Sat 12/214:15 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/284:48 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/281:48 pmORD - MSY
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/119:00 amMSY - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/285:03 pmMDW - MSY
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Sat 1/1110:17 amMSY - MDW
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/20$524

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/8

7:09 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/13

7:43 pm-9:16 am

1 stop13h 33m

$118

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/26

8:22 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

11:56 am-2:43 pm

1 stop26h 47m

$184

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

12:58 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/12

4:07 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$186

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/23

7:25 am-10:02 pm

1 stop14h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/25

9:04 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$187

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/5

9:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/10

3:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 10m

$187

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/2

7:34 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/10

3:25 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 48m

$188

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

8:30 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/28

9:00 am-11:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$195

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

8:10 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/16

5:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$213

ChicagoNew Orleans

MDW - MSY

MDWMSY

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

3:41 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/22

7:33 am-2:53 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$216

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/23

3:48 pm-7:36 am

1 stop15h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/27

11:56 am-2:43 pm

1 stop26h 47m

$228

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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 December 22, 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from USIL to MSY are scheduled on a Saturday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 December 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest 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
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,266 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 $64 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $79 and American Airlines from $79 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%), Republic Airways (100%) or British Airways (92%) 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 $368 for a flight from Illinois to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $90 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $114.

  • 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$186Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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