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$37 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl (MSY-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl.
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6:55 pm - 9:26 pmMSY-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
3:32 pm - 5:51 pmORD-MSY
2h 19mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30
10:23 am - 12:47 pmMSY-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
7:10 am - 9:28 amORD-MSY
2h 18mnonstop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 22
6:55 pm - 9:26 pmMSY-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
4:15 pm - 11:20 amORD-MSY
19h 05m1 stop
Wed, Apr 30 - Thu, May 1
6:26 am - 8:59 amMSY-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
9:03 pm - 11:37 pmORD-MSY
2h 34mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Sat, May 3
6:34 am - 9:05 amMSY-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
9:03 pm - 11:28 pmORD-MSY
2h 25mnonstop
$160American Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 17
6:55 pm - 9:26 pmMSY-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
6:45 am - 6:57 pmORD-MSY
12h 12m1 stop
Wed, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 19
2:16 pm - 4:54 pmMSY-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:55 pm - 10:25 pmORD-MSY
2h 30mnonstop
$211United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 4
9:50 am - 2:47 pmMSY-ORD
4h 57m1 stop
11:05 am - 4:06 pmORD-MSY
5h 01m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, May 27 - Wed, May 28
5:40 pm - 11:59 pmMSY-ORD
6h 19m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:51 amORD-MSY
6h 21m1 stop
$233Delta
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Wed, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 23
7:00 am - 9:40 amMSY-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
7:10 am - 9:40 amORD-MSY
2h 30mnonstop
$274United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 23

Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


American offers 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi by watching a short advertisement.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit offers Big Front Seat with 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for added comfort.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ensuring online access throughout your flight.

Airports
MSY

Book parking in advance at MSY to secure a spot and pay ahead, ensuring a smooth departure experience.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago for a reliable 45-minute commute, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to New Orleans, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $176 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $344 and $280 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,142, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$37
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $37 for a one-way ticket and $100 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Chicago O'Hare Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $305 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $280 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $136 or less one-way and $280 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8603 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
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Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

2.0 MediocreJ.C., Mar 2025COS - ORD
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Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Other than being delayed 5.5 hours and having to get a hotel because I missed my connecting flight, it was an okay flight. No in-flight Wi-Fi or entertainment.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

A passenger got into a verbal altercation with the flight attendant, who neither de-escalated nor acted professionally. Because of this, we had to go back to the gate for the person to be kicked off the flight. It delayed us 75 minutes.

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

I very late and supose be in home at 12 pm from yesterday but I stiill in detroi airport

I’ve now flown Spirit a few times and while the general perception of Spirit I feel is poor, I’ve had a great experience each time. They do charge extra for everything but you should know that going in

Horrible. Take off was delayed by an hour. They were letting people board d the plane right before takeoff. I was delayed an hour when I arrived and late for my meeting. Spirit is NEVER on time.

The staff from LAX to New Orleans were rude but the staff from New Orleans to LAX were nice!

Very clean and new airplane. The internet purchase was not worth the money requested

The flight landed with a delay and we had to wait almost an hour to be off boarded. So typical of spirit.

They switched my flight to Spirit, Never using Kayak again,

i was denied boarding, even though i had an assigned seat, checked in on line and was at airport early. Then they refused to fully refund the the fair and replacement fair because they claimed it was "no show/denied boarding". I will never fly this airline again

I was not permitted on my flight and had to purchase another flight ticket to Las Vegas.

This was a full flight and I was in Zone 1, however upon boarding, several other zones went in ahead of me, leaving no overhead cabin space near my seat. This created a challenging disembarkment process.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

The flight itself was ok and the pilot was very communicative. However, our flight was delayed for almost 3 hours, the gate was changed 3 times and there was no communication as we were waiting. The flight staff was overall a little crabby...I understand as they probably had a long day but we all did.

Asked for a seat change to be w my wife at the gate they were great in sorting it out to make it happen

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

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