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Cheap flights Chicago — New Orleans

from $92 1 344 km ~2h 5m 16 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $92 on 09.12.2026
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Prices found for 7 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
09 Dec 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 3241
19:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
23:23
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
4h 23m 1 stop
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Southwest Airlines WN 4747
05:40
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
08:00
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 20m Direct
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18 Nov 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 2292
15:08
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
19:14
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
4h 6m 1 stop
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19 Nov 2026, Thu
Frontier Airlines F9 1483
15:30
ORD O'Hare International Airport
21:11
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
5h 41m 1 stop
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21 Nov 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 1458
05:42
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
10:24
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
4h 42m 1 stop
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11 Dec 2026, Fri
Frontier Airlines F9 1458
06:37
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
11:30
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
4h 53m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 344 km
Flight time
2h 5m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $92 (09.12.2026)
Average price
$121
Maximum price
$168
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Airlines (4)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines UA United Airlines AA American Airlines
Agencies (5)
Clickavia Авиасейлс Farera Trip.com Tickets
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 8 flights · 8 days
$92
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 5 flights · 5 days
$102
United Airlines
United Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$168
American Airlines
American Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$175
Where to buy tickets 5
Clickavia
2 tickets · 2 days
from $92
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $102
Farera
10 tickets · 7 days
from $104
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $132
Tickets
2 tickets · 2 days
from $175
Airports

From — Chicago (2)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport

To — New Orleans (1)

  • MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Chicago — New Orleans
How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
Approximate flight time — 2h 5m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Chicago to New Orleans?
The straight-line distance — 1 344 km.
How much do flights from Chicago to New Orleans cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $92 on 09.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $121. Range: $92 — $168.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New Orleans?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Chicago operate flights?
From Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
To which airports in New Orleans do flights arrive?
To New Orleans: MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $102. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Chicago — New Orleans

Flights Chicago — New Orleans is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 344 km. Flight time 2h 5m. Time difference +0h.

From Chicago (CHI) flights depart from 2 airports: MDW, ORD. To New Orleans (MSY) — 1 arrival airport: MSY.

4 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $92 (09.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $121, ranging from $92 to $168. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

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