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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $237. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

New Orleans.$237 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

New Orleans.$257 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

New Orleans.$267 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

New Orleans.$281 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.

New Orleans.$298 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

New Orleans.$304 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.

New Orleans.$338 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

New Orleans.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

New Orleans.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

New Orleans.$338 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

New Orleans.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

New Orleans.$339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.

New Orleans.$339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.

New Orleans.$341 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

New Orleans.$381 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

New Orleans.$381 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

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Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	$237
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	668

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is $237. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

American Airlines, United and Qantas fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

As of April 2026, there are 334 flights per week flying from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

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

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Orleans is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY): What you need to know

Kick off your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) jetting off from either of these.
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is located in New Orleans. The city's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) is the most popular route. You can pick from 46 direct services a week between ORD and MSY.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to MSY, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Fly without interruptions from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Direct flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) operate from here.
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport leaving from ORD. Get on board with any of these:
United is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to MSY.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Spirit Airlines.
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Consider starting your trip from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) plane ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from Chicago to MSY with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of MDW.
Southwest Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the MDW to MSY route.
With 79.15% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport.
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MSY flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

If you have a late flight from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MSY:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight.
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.

Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans

From Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport, central New Orleans is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

$115 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport. Return flights start from $237. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to MSY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to MSY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Save money on your flight from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

April is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY). Plan your visit to New Orleans in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Chicago to MSY plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about New Orleans

Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New Orleans:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde are must-do's during your New Orleans adventure.

Explore more of the United States

New Orleans will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres northwest of New Orleans, a visit to Baton Rouge will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Mobile is another standout destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres east of New Orleans. No journey is complete without dropping by Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Centre, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Carnival Museum.