Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans
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September 1 - September 8
ORD - New Orleans
$117
$158
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August 20 - August 25
ORD - New Orleans
$123
$173
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August 22 - August 26
ORD - New Orleans
$124
$174
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August 8 - August 12
ORD - New Orleans
$125
$174
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August 12 - August 15
MDW - New Orleans
$148
$174
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August 11 - August 15
ORD - New Orleans
$124
$174
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August 19 - August 20
ORD - New Orleans
$126
$174
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August 4 - August 6
ORD - New Orleans
$125
$174
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September 2 - September 5
ORD - New Orleans
$121
$174
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August 21 - August 25
ORD - New Orleans
$124
$189
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Insights for flights from Chicago to New Orleans
How much is a round trip from Chicago to New Orleans
Regular price: $90 - $281
Prices for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Chicago to New Orleans is between $90 and $281. The current lowest deal is $158 with United Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.
now $158
Low $90
High $281
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans is March, with a median price of $126. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $451. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
March
Flights from $126
December
Flights from $451
Direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Chicago to New Orleans
Wed, Jul 1
MDW - New Orleans
Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$442
$240
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
MDW - New Orleans
Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)
$461
$259
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
MDW - New Orleans
Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)
$435
$269
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
MDW - New Orleans
Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$457
$242
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
MDW - New Orleans
Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$411
$261
One-way
Sun, Jul 5
MDW - New Orleans
Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$457
$287
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Jul 4 - Jul 7
$457 → $242
47%
Jul 8 - Jul 12
$448 → $237
47%
Jul 11 - Jul 14
$443 → $237
46%
Jul 14 - Jul 18
$438 → $235
46%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to New Orleans
Chicago - New Orleans route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Chicago to New Orleans have been below the typical level, with a median of $337.
📅 Best time to fly
March is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans, with a median price of $126.
⏱️ Flight duration
The typical flight duration is 5h 28m
Flights from Chicago to New Orleans typically take 5 hours and 28 minutes, covering 1349 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Direct flights are available from United Airlines
51.8% of recent deals are for direct flights. United Airlines offers direct flights on this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights
United Airlines has offered 1 direct deal recently, with a price of $158.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent on this route
Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to New Orleans appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport offers flights to New Orleans, often with competitive pricing for your trip.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$158
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for flights from Chicago to New Orleans.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$174
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to New Orleans.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$292
New Orleans main airports to arrive at
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for New Orleans.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$158
Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative
Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)
Consider Gulfport–Biloxi International for its direct access via the I-10 corridor and full cabin class variety.
📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$280
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)
Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a major regional hub with consistent service, offering a full range of cabin classes.
📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$290
Lafayette Regional (LFT)
Lafayette Regional is a reliable regional airport with full service options, ideal for travelers on the western side of New Orleans.
📍 ~190 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$179
Mobile Regional (MOB)
Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers, providing a decent selection of legacy carriers.
📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$307
Pensacola International (PNS)
Pensacola International offers significantly higher passenger volume and flight options, with competitive pricing.
📍 ~280 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$219
Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans
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Jun 30
New Orleans, United States
79% AI deal score
$819
$541
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Aug 15
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78% AI deal score
$813
$541
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Aug 15
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78% AI deal score
$829
$556
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Aug 22
New Orleans, United States
77% AI deal score
$794
$541
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Jul 22
New Orleans, United States
77% AI deal score
$745
$541
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Aug 04
New Orleans, United States
77% AI deal score
$729
$541
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Aug 14
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77% AI deal score
$813
$571
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Jul 18
New Orleans, United States
76% AI deal score
$720
$541
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Aug 05
New Orleans, United States
76% AI deal score
$708
$549
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Aug 12
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76% AI deal score
$769
$556
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Oct 20
New Orleans, United States
76% AI deal score
$791
$556
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Aug 27
New Orleans, United States
76% AI deal score
$794
$571
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Aug 15
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$687
$541
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Aug 18
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$685
$541
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Aug 25
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$686
$541
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Sep 26
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$722
$541
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Jul 21
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$646
$541
Save $105
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Sep 09
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$719
$541
Save $178
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Sep 19
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$718
$541
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Jul 15
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$646
$549
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Sep 01
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$720
$556
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Jul 21
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$696
$556
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Jul 07
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$670
$557
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Jul 08
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$670
$557
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Jul 01
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$666
$564
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Jul 31
New Orleans, United States
75% AI deal score
$712
$571
Save $141
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Jun 27
New Orleans, United States
72% AI deal score
$1,260
$899
Save $361
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Oct 24
New Orleans, United States
71% AI deal score
$1,021
$770
Save $251
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Nov 12
New Orleans, United States
71% AI deal score
$1,205
$869
Save $336
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Sep 05
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$653
$541
Save $112
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Sep 12
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$653
$541
Save $112
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Sep 29
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$665
$541
Save $124
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Jul 28
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$630
$541
Save $89
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Jul 29
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$631
$541
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Jul 08
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$671
$557
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Jul 08
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$664
$564
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Aug 08
New Orleans, United States
70% AI deal score
$791
$569
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Sep 19
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$733
$569
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Sep 09
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$744
$569
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Sep 26
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$735
$569
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Sep 25
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$756
$584
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Aug 12
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$779
$592
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Aug 14
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$790
$599
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Aug 07
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$791
$599
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Aug 15
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$800
$599
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Aug 13
New Orleans, United States
69% AI deal score
$790
$605
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Sep 09
New Orleans, United States
68% AI deal score
$705
$569
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Sep 01
New Orleans, United States
68% AI deal score
$734
$584
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Sep 03
New Orleans, United States
68% AI deal score
$717
$584
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Oct 02
New Orleans, United States
68% AI deal score
$736
$599
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Aug 07
New Orleans, United States
68% AI deal score
$760
$599
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Sep 22
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$2,561
$2,076
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Oct 30
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$970
$759
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Jun 26
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$1,273
$949
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Nov 14
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$653
$569
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Sep 03
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$696
$584
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Oct 02
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$703
$599
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Sep 27
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$713
$599
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Sep 08
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$744
$627
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Sep 15
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$717
$627
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Oct 18
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$723
$627
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Sep 25
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$745
$642
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New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$745
$642
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Aug 12
New Orleans, United States
67% AI deal score
$790
$659
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Jul 30
New Orleans, United States
66% AI deal score
$2,257
$2,007
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Sep 19
New Orleans, United States
66% AI deal score
$744
$659
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Oct 17
New Orleans, United States
66% AI deal score
$731
$663
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Jul 03
New Orleans, United States
65% AI deal score
$2,299
$2,158
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Sep 28
New Orleans, United States
65% AI deal score
$2,354
$2,199
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Sep 22
New Orleans, United States
50% AI deal score
$2,288
$2,197
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Jul 02
New Orleans, United States
50% AI deal score
$2,285
$2,203
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New Orleans, United States
50% AI deal score
$2,274
$2,203
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Jun 25
New Orleans, United States
50% AI deal score
$2,308
$2,203
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Oct 14
New Orleans, United States
50% AI deal score
$1,101
$910
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Nov 09
New Orleans, United States
50% AI deal score
$669
$640
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Oct 03
New Orleans, United States
49% AI deal score
$944
$820
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New Orleans, United States
49% AI deal score
$594
$585
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$1,151
$999
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$625
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$635
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
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48% AI deal score
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48% AI deal score
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$691
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
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Nov 07
New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
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Dec 04
New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$757
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Oct 28
New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$792
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New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$846
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Oct 29
New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$878
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Oct 29
New Orleans, United States
48% AI deal score
$932
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Nov 25
New Orleans, United States
45% AI deal score
$809
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New Orleans, United States
45% AI deal score
$809
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Jun 25
New Orleans, United States
42% AI deal score
$2,723
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Jun 18
New Orleans, United States
41% AI deal score
$3,679
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Nov 19
New Orleans, United States
41% AI deal score
$990
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Jun 18
New Orleans, United States
40% AI deal score
$3,604
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Jun 18
New Orleans, United States
40% AI deal score
$3,884