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Cheap flights New Orleans — Chicago

from $86 1 344 km ~2h 5m 6 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Friday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $86 on 14.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
14 Nov 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 4993
02:08
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
06:29
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 21m 1 stop
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13 Nov 2026, Fri
Frontier Airlines F9 2972
03:22
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
07:19
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
3h 57m 1 stop
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13 Nov 2026, Fri
Southwest Airlines WN 1626
03:00
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
05:20
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
2h 20m Direct
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13 Nov 2026, Fri
American Airlines AA 4382
17:04
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
20:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
2h 56m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 344 km
Flight time
2h 5m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $86 (14.11.2026)
Average price
$90
Maximum price
$94
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (1)
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (3)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines AA American Airlines
Agencies (3)
Kiwi.com Trip.com Turna.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$86
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$103
American Airlines
American Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$124
Where to buy tickets 3
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $86
Trip.com
4 tickets · 3 days
from $94
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $124
Airports

From — New Orleans (1)

  • MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

To — Chicago (2)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
Other destinations from New Orleans
Frequently asked questions about the route New Orleans — Chicago
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
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 New Orleans to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 1 344 km.
How much do flights from New Orleans to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $86 on 14.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $90. Range: $86 — $94.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Chicago?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does New Orleans operate flights?
From New Orleans: MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $103. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
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 New Orleans — Chicago

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

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

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

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $86 (14.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $90, ranging from $86 to $94. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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