What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans round-trip?

Currently priced at $159, Southwest will fly you from Chicago to New Orleans and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $159 and $160, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New Orleans one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Southwest flights start at $82 while deals on United Airlines start at $82 one-way.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Chicago to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New Orleans

The most flights from CHI to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $136 on average our data indicates $408 when flying from Chicago to New Orleans.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New Orleans?

Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (100%), United Airlines (86%), Air Canada( 85%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans are American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Orleans?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 32% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 76% by booking at least 21 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chicago to New Orleans within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $297.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $301 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $58. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Chicago?

Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$80+ Flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Round-trip from	$159 (Southwest)
One-way from	$80 (Orbitz)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$270
Good round-trip deal	$197 or less
Good one-way deal	$109 or less

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on domestic flights.

Prepay for checked bags on United to save on fees at least 24 hours before your flight.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$66	Average$197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$158	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$161	Average$327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$163	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$196	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$80+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Orleans (MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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