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Cheapest flight tickets

$148

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$202

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

2h24

A flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes on average 2h24.

Best time

June

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to New Orleans is June.

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 $121 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, June and July.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 83 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Spirit Airlines. A ticket from the airline Spirit Airlines to New Orleans costs on average $201.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United 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 $148 to $286
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $202
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
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 GMT . In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 29°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 GMT . In New Orleans, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 25°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 June.

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 83 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 12 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans is Thursday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and New Orleans?

When you leave, you can leave from 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?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

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 190 mm in New Orleans and 130 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.

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