What percentage of Chicago to New Orleans flights are direct?

Historically, 43.2% of flights from Chicago to New Orleans are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Chicago to New Orleans?

The median direct flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 2 hours and 29 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 7 hours and 44 minutes. This route covers a distance of approximately 1349 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to New Orleans flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route, as it allows travelers to be notified when prices drop. Given the frequent nature of deals, an alert could help secure a more favorable fare.

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Chicago to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

When considering cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans, the data indicates that March is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $126. Other affordable options include April, with a median fare of $152, and May, where the median fare is $176. These months present the most favorable pricing for this route.

Fares for flights from Chicago to New Orleans typically range from $237 to $538, with a median of $367. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices may require close monitoring.

Regarding direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans, 43.2% of recent itineraries are non-stop, indicating a mixed availability of direct and connecting options. For the remaining itineraries, which include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to New Orleans takes approximately 2h 29m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 2h 29m. However, connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median journey time of 10h 16m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to New Orleans

Regular price: $158 - $257

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to New Orleans is $158 to $257. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now $141

Low $158

High $257

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Flights from Chicago to New Orleans are cheapest in March, with a median price of $141. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $439. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $141

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $439

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to New Orleans

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - New Orleans

Chicago (ORD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$292

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - New Orleans

Chicago (ORD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$311

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - New Orleans

Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$310

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - New Orleans

Chicago (ORD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$377

$310

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - New Orleans

Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$269

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - New Orleans

Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$193

$199

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$352 → $147

58%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$350 → $175

50%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$349 → $179

49%

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

$352 → $182

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Chicago - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to New Orleans are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $126

Historically, March, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 29m

The median direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2 hours and 29 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Chicago to New Orleans have appeared frequently in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to New Orleans, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers another departure choice for your trip from Chicago to New Orleans.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$243

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options from Chicago to New Orleans.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$211

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~110 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

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Dec 15

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,261

$601

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From ORD

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Dec 05

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,235

$691

Save $544

From ORD

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Sep 18

New Orleans, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,536

$867

Save $669

From ORD

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Dec 03

New Orleans, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,136

$720

Save $416

From ORD

Elite

Dec 05

New Orleans, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,240

$815

Save $425

From ORD

Elite

Dec 03

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,209

$849

Save $360

From ORD

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$760

$621

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United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best prices for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are found when booking 60 or more days in advance, with an average price of $371. Booking within 28-59 days typically sees an average price of $381. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $551, and those 7-13 days out averaging $580. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans is considered to be $237 or less. The median price for this route was $367. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $538 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $237 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to New Orleans include March, with a median price of $126, and April, with a median price of $152. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $176. These months are significantly more affordable than the annual median price of $367 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider these spring months.

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Chicago to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Chicago to New Orleans

Regular price: $158 - $257

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to New Orleans is $158 to $257. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now $141

Low $158

High $257

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

March

Cheapest

Flights from $141

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $439

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to New Orleans

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - New Orleans

Chicago (ORD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$292

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - New Orleans

Chicago (ORD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$311

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - New Orleans

Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$310

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - New Orleans

Chicago (ORD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$377

$310

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - New Orleans

Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$269

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - New Orleans

Chicago (MDW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$193

$199

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$352 → $147

58%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$350 → $175

50%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$349 → $179

49%

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

$352 → $182

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Chicago - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to New Orleans are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $126

Historically, March, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 29m

The median direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2 hours and 29 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Chicago to New Orleans have appeared frequently in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to New Orleans, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers another departure choice for your trip from Chicago to New Orleans.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$243

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options from Chicago to New Orleans.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$211

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~110 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Chicago to New Orleans.

Elite

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From ORD

Elite

Dec 15

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,261

$601

Save $660

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 05

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,235

$691

Save $544

From ORD

Elite

Sep 18

New Orleans, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,536

$867

Save $669

From ORD

Elite

Dec 03

New Orleans, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,136

$720

Save $416

From ORD

Elite

Dec 05

New Orleans, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,240

$815

Save $425

From ORD

Elite

Dec 03

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,209

$849

Save $360

From ORD

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$760

$621

Save $139

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans

Chicago to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Chicago to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Chicago - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices around $126

Direct flights take 2h 29m

43.2% of recent flights are direct

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 15

Dec 05

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Dec 03

Dec 05

Dec 03

Dec 05

Oct 28

Nov 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

What percentage of Chicago to New Orleans flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Chicago to New Orleans?

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to New Orleans flights?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

Chicago to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Chicago to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Chicago - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices around $126

Direct flights take 2h 29m

43.2% of recent flights are direct

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 15

Dec 05

Sep 18

Dec 03

Dec 05

Dec 03

Dec 05

Oct 28

Nov 24

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Dec 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?