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
$87
Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Sep 12 — Sep 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $87
Cheapest one-way flight
$38
Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Sep 19
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to New Orleans is currently $38
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 July.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $100–220
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $150–290

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago 22 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis 2 hr 56 min 165 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans 19 min 11 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola 3 hr 2 min 176 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge 1 hr 24 min 76 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport 1 hr 14 min 67 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 $100 to $220.
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 $87. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $38.
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 $87 from Thu, Sep 12 to Mon, Sep 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $38 and departs on Thu, Sep 19.
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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