Round trip from
$268
30 Oct – 2 Nov · Frontier Airlines · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Direct flights from
$358
30 Oct – 2 Nov · United Airlines
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1344 km
Distance
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4 h 28 min
Shortest flight
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4
Airlines
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$104
One way from
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$268
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The route at a glance
About 1344 km separate Chicago and New Orleans; the quickest flight is 4 h 28 min and a typical one 4 h 28 min.
None of the cheapest tickets found were direct; Frontier Airlines carries 100% of them.
Most cheap flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (25 km from the centre of Chicago).
Most land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (18 km from the centre of New Orleans).
A one-way ticket starts at $104, a round trip at $268.
Cheapest day to fly
Looking two months ahead, 5 November is the cheapest date to leave, at $176.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 $176 |
Cheaper More expensive
- $176 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Price trend, last 30 days
Prices over the past month ranged from $202 to $282, with $239 the usual level.
Today's price is 12% above that average; waiting may pay off.
- 5 October — $241
- 10 October — $202
- 15 October — $202
- 20 October — $240
- 25 October — $282
- 30 October — $268
Trip length and timing
The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 3 nights (the very cheapest: 3 nights), booked around 0 days ahead.
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Trip essentials
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Questions and answers
- What is the cheapest price for flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
- The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $268.
- Are there direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
- Yes. Direct flights were found from $358.
- Which airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
- Airlines found on this route: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
- How far is New Orleans from Chicago?
- The distance is about 1344 km. A direct flight takes about 2 h 33 min.
- How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
- The shortest flight takes 4 h 28 min; most take about 4 h 28 min.
- Which airports do flights from Chicago to New Orleans use?
- Most depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.