Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans

One-way fares from $103 · CHI → MSY · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates New Orleans → Chicago
Cheapest fare
$103

Frontier Airlines · Sat, Dec 12

Cheapest month
December

from $103

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines

Flight time
2h 31m

1,340 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $142
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $103
  3. February 2027 $112
  4. April 2027 $182

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Frontier Airlines
Depart16:00 Sat, Dec 12ORD → MSY 4h 12m · 1 stop
$103one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart16:00 Tue, Dec 8ORD → MSY 4h 12m · 1 stop
$107one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart22:29 Thu, Dec 10ORD → MSY 3h 48m · 1 stop
$113one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart17:02 Fri, Dec 11MDW → MSY 3h 53m · 1 stop
$113one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart17:59 Sun, Dec 20ORD → MSY 4h 20m · 1 stop
$136one way, per person
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About flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Chicago (CHI) and New Orleans (MSY) are about 1,340 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 31m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $103, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $103 with Frontier Airlines, departing Saturday, December 12, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $103 to $182.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $103 one way.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

A direct flight takes about 2h 31m. Chicago and New Orleans are around 1,340 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines and American Airlines.

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