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9:21 pm - 9:15 amMSY-ORD
11h 54m1 stop
6:50 am - 6:43 pmORD-MSY
11h 53m1 stop
$118Frontier
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Fri, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 24
3:09 pm - 5:54 pmMSY-MDW
26h 45m1 stop
10:26 am - 8:54 pmMDW-MSY
10h 28m1 stop
$118Frontier
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Mon, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 6
9:00 am - 11:36 amMSY-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
10:05 am - 12:36 pmORD-MSY
2h 31mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
3:00 pm - 5:15 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
2:30 pm - 4:50 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
$140Southwest
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 1
3:37 pm - 8:49 pmMSY-ORD
5h 12m1 stop
1:24 pm - 12:27 amORD-MSY
11h 03m1 stop
$168Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 7
9:10 pm - 8:37 amMSY-ORD
11h 27m1 stop
1:24 pm - 12:27 amORD-MSY
11h 03m1 stop
$171Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 7
6:00 am - 8:29 amMSY-ORD
2h 29mnonstop
9:03 pm - 11:27 pmORD-MSY
2h 24mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 24
5:00 am - 7:20 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
6:00 am - 10:15 amMDW-MSY
4h 15m1 stop
$207Southwest
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Fri, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 24
10:35 am - 1:13 pmMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:55 pm - 10:30 pmORD-MSY
2h 35mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
7:00 am - 9:38 amMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:55 pm - 10:30 pmORD-MSY
2h 35mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 7
3:25 pm - 12:17 amMSY-MDW
8h 52m1 stop
$54Frontier
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Thu, Jan 23
3:25 pm - 12:17 amMSY-MDW
8h 52m1 stop
$55Frontier
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Thu, Jan 23
10:10 am - 12:44 pmMSY-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12
10:25 am - 1:03 pmMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
$70United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1
3:00 pm - 5:15 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
$70Southwest
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Tue, Jan 7
3:37 pm - 8:49 pmMSY-ORD
5h 12m1 stop
$73Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19
5:00 am - 10:09 amMSY-ORD
5h 09m1 stop
$88United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18
5:00 am - 7:20 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
$99Southwest
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Thu, Feb 13
9:00 am - 11:36 amMSY-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
$141American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24
5:05 pm - 7:40 pmMSY-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17
9:32 pm - 9:43 amMSY-ORD
12h 11m1 stop
9:10 pm - 5:03 amORD-MSY
7h 53m1 stop
$190Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 10
3:16 pm - 12:13 amMSY-MDW
8h 57m1 stop
8:15 am - 5:11 pmMDW-MSY
8h 56m1 stop
$232Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
9:32 pm - 2:15 pmMSY-ORD
16h 43m2 stops
1:00 pm - 11:28 amORD-MSY
22h 28m3 stops
Sat, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 10
10:00 am - 11:11 pmMSY-ORD
13h 11m1 stop
1:00 pm - 9:08 amORD-MSY
20h 08m2 stops
Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
10:35 am - 1:08 pmMSY-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
7:46 pm - 1:34 pmORD-MSY
17h 48m1 stop
$715United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 14
4:14 pm - 6:46 pmMSY-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
9:36 pm - 1:34 pmORD-MSY
15h 58m1 stop
$721United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 13
11:19 am - 4:12 pmMSY-MDW
4h 53m1 stop
12:44 pm - 6:11 pmMDW-MSY
5h 27m1 stop
$738Delta
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Sat, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 10
2:40 pm - 4:55 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
8:05 pm - 10:25 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
$774Southwest
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 8
8:25 am - 12:15 pmMSY-MDW
3h 50m1 stop
8:10 am - 10:35 amMDW-MSY
2h 25mnonstop
$783Southwest
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 13
11:26 am - 5:01 pmMSY-MDW
5h 35m1 stop
10:38 am - 4:15 pmMDW-MSY
5h 37m1 stop
$792Delta
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Sat, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 10
9:00 am - 11:36 amMSY-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
10:05 am - 12:36 pmORD-MSY
2h 31mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
3:00 pm - 5:15 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
2:30 pm - 4:50 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
$140Southwest
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 1
4:07 pm - 6:40 pmMSY-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
12:58 pm - 3:12 pmORD-MSY
2h 14mnonstop
$196Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
6:00 am - 8:29 amMSY-ORD
2h 29mnonstop
9:03 pm - 11:27 pmORD-MSY
2h 24mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 24
5:00 pm - 7:15 pmMSY-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
7:35 pm - 9:55 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
$198Southwest
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Fri, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 24
9:00 am - 11:31 amMSY-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
8:30 pm - 11:12 pmORD-MSY
2h 42mnonstop
$208American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 10
10:35 am - 1:13 pmMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:55 pm - 10:30 pmORD-MSY
2h 35mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
8:10 am - 10:30 amMSY-MDW
2h 20mnonstop
4:25 pm - 6:45 pmMDW-MSY
2h 20mnonstop
$209Southwest
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Sat, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 13
7:00 am - 9:38 amMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:55 pm - 10:30 pmORD-MSY
2h 35mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 7
4:07 pm - 6:40 pmMSY-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
12:58 pm - 3:12 pmORD-MSY
2h 14mnonstop
$725Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Mar 30 - Mon, Mar 31

Spirit Airlines flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New Orleans to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 9
MSY9:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 37m
1 stop
ORD9:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 12
ORD10:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 17m
1 stop
MSY7:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Spirit Airlines
Dec 31
MSY3:37 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 12m
1 stop
ORD8:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 7
ORD1:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 03m
1 stop
MSY12:27 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Spirit Airlines
Jan 6
MSY9:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 27m
1 stop
ORD8:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 7
ORD1:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 03m
1 stop
MSY12:27 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Frontier flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on New Orleans to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 21
MSY9:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 54m
1 stop
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 24
ORD6:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 53m
1 stop
MSY6:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Frontier
Feb 19
MSY9:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 48m
1 stop
ORD7:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 22
ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 13m
1 stop
MSY6:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Frontier
Jan 31
MSY3:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 07m
1 stop
ORD12:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 2
ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 39m
1 stop
MSY5:04 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from New Orleans, with most prices found around $158. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from New Orleans to Chicago during February average around $166.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $206. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New Orleans to Chicago for around $313.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from New Orleans to Chicago during this time can be as low as $144. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $268.

What is the cheapest New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

The best time to book a flight to Chicago from New Orleans is 49 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $233. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $105.

What cabin class options are available on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New Orleans to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Orleans to Chicago flight.

How have New Orleans to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2024, prices for New Orleans to Chicago flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$54

Fastest flight time

2h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from New Orleans in the past 72 hours is $54. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $118.
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Chicago takes 2h 15m
Direct flights go from New Orleans to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from New Orleans to Chicago?

    To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from New Orleans to Chicago on Southwest. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard Southwest to be about 2h 15m compared to taking a train from New Orleans to Chicago or a bus from New Orleans to Chicago which have been found to be slower alternatives.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Chicago?

    Expect a flight to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a flight has deals available from $118. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a train from New Orleans to Chicago or a bus from New Orleans to Chicago can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.

  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago by plane?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Chicago are 834.4 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 2h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New Orleans to Chicago?

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Best airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $46Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,151 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $59Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,508 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,141 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $185Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,951 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,698 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From New Orleans to Chicago

    Southwest flies from New Orleans to Chicago around 10 times per week, with 4,951 momondo users rating the airline 8.1/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from New Orleans to Chicago in the last 72 hours was $185 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $329 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From New Orleans to Chicago

    The best United Airlines deal for New Orleans to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $157, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $307 round-trip. United Airlines operates 6 flights out of New Orleans into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,141 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.


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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Chicago from New Orleans which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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