Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans

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Flight information for Chicago to New Orleans to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight $111
Spirit 1 stop 11 hr Nov 14 — Nov 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $111
Cheapest one-way flight $35
Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Nov 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $35
Fastest flight 2 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans is typically August. The most expensive one is typically November.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $90–170
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $145–280

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago 30 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago 23 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee 1 hr 27 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis 2 hr 55 min 165 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans 16 min 11 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola 3 hr 176 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge 1 hr 22 min 75 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport 1 hr 12 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to New Orleans

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to New Orleans.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in August. Typical prices range from $90 to $170.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Chicago to New Orleans was with Spirit from $111. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $35.
When are direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans available?
There are direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
Southwest, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans starts at $111 from Thu, Nov 14 to Mon, Nov 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $35 and departs on Mon, Nov 4.
When should you visit New Orleans?
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to New Orleans
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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