Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 27, 2025
direct
2h 23m Return – Sep 2, 2025
direct
2h 40m $306
31 days ago
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 27, 2025
direct
2h 27m Return – Sep 2, 2025
direct
2h 39m $303
31 days ago
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 19, 2025
direct
2h 23m Return – Aug 25, 2025
direct
2h 39m $346
31 days ago
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 19, 2025
direct
2h 23m Return – Aug 25, 2025
direct
2h 37m $344
31 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$59
Average price of a round trip
$127
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
2h28
A flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes on average 2h28.
Best time
June
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to New Orleans is June.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a week
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 25, 2025
direct
2h 26m Return – Sep 1, 2025
direct
2h 39m $611
31 days ago
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 26, 2025
direct
2h 35m Return – Sep 1, 2025
direct
2h 37m $493
31 days ago
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 25, 2025
direct
2h 23m Return – Sep 1, 2025
direct
2h 37m $567
31 days ago
Chicago – New Orleans
Outbound – Aug 25, 2025
direct
2h 26m Return – Sep 1, 2025
direct
2h 40m $562
31 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
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 $126 (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 24 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 $127.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Spirit Airlines and Spirit 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 $59 to $188
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $127
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
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 10°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 10°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 27°C, with a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 30°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 24 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 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 Wednesday.
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.