Frontier AirlinesDepart09:26
Tue, Dec 8MSY → ORD
3h 57m · 1 stop
$91one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $91
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 2h 20m
Frontier Airlines · Tue, Dec 8
from $91
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
1,340 km
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Cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chicago
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Cheapest dates in December 2026
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About flights from New Orleans to Chicago
New Orleans (MSY) and Chicago (CHI) are about 1,340 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 20m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $91, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $91 with Frontier Airlines, departing Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $91 to $182.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chicago?
December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $91 one way.
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
A direct flight takes about 2h 20m. New Orleans and Chicago are around 1,340 km apart.
Which airlines fly from New Orleans to Chicago?
Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
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