Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Today’s flight suggestion for Chicago - New Orleans
Outbound December 17, 2026 · Inbound December 21, 2026
Today’s suggestion
7:10 AM
ORD 3:04 PM
MSY7h 54m
1 stop
6:56 PM
MSY 5:49 AM +1
ORD10h 53m
1 stop
From $253
7:00 AM
ORD 5:05 PM
MSY10h 5m
1 stop
6:56 PM
MSY 5:49 AM +1
ORD10h 53m
1 stop
From $257
5:01 AM
ORD 7:23 PM
MSY14h 22m
1 stop
6:56 PM
MSY 5:49 AM +1
ORD10h 53m
1 stop
From $257
Cheapest flight tickets
$167
Average price of a round trip
$248
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
2h27
A flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes on average 2h27.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to New Orleans is December.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$0
December
Dec
$273
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$313
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$124
May
May
$123
June
Jun
$178
July
Jul
$146
August
Aug
September
Sep
October
Oct
$235
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New Orleans
Check out our tips for booking your flight to New Orleans (USA) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is May, with an average flight ticket price of $123 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 49 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to New Orleans costs on average $244.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Southwest Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Chicago to New Orleans
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $167 to $387
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $248
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
New Orleans, USA
airports :
Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
Lakefront Airport (NEW)
local time :
New Orleans is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New Orleans, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 24°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of New Orleans has 2 airport(s): Louis Armstrong and Lakefront
Useful info about New Orleans
What is the least touristic period to go to New Orleans?
If you want to visit New Orleans during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to New Orleans?
In New Orleans, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 49 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and New Orleans?
When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Louis Armstrong.
How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?
The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to New Orleans?
The journey from Chicago to New Orleans can also be done by train. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.
Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and New Orleans?
In summer, the average temperature is 29°C in New Orleans and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 196 mm in New Orleans and 145 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in New Orleans and it rains less in Chicago. In winter, it is colder in New Orleans and it rains more in New Orleans.
