United Airlines
Every day
starting at $180
Southwest Airlines
Tu
starting at $174
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chicago to New Orleans, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Prices on the Chicago — New Orleans route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to February 2027, tickets went from $112 to $146 — a 31% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to February 2027 — up 31%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $122. In November 2026–February 2027, tickets cost around $139.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 12% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 10.9%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Chicago to New Orleans is $112 (October 2026), while the maximum is $146 (February 2027). On average, a ticket costs $130–$278.
United Airlines
Every day
starting at $180
Southwest Airlines
Tu
starting at $174
A few airlines fly the Chicago — New Orleans route, but only one operates daily: United Airlines flies every day. Southwest Airlines only flies on Tuesday.
Chicago — New Orleans
11/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA2778
starting at $159
Chicago — New Orleans
11/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AA3350
starting at $703
Chicago — New Orleans
11/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AA4452
starting at $227
Chicago — New Orleans
10/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AA4452
starting at $249
Chicago — New Orleans
12/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA1009
starting at $178
Chicago — New Orleans
12/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA1807
starting at $582
Chicago — New Orleans
12/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA4746
starting at $406
starting at $159
starting at $227
starting at $106
starting at $171
The Chicago — New Orleans route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $106. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to New Orleans according to data for the last 48 hours costs $106
Often the best time to buy tickets from Chicago to New Orleans is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to New Orleans can be found flying in these months: October, November, February.
The fastest flights from Chicago to New Orleans start from 2 hours 15 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chicago — New Orleans: United Airlines, American Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to New Orleans departs on 11/18/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $106
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to New Orleans departs on 11/19/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $245
Fastest flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2h 15m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Chicago and New Orleans is 1344km (833 miles). There are 55 direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans. Chicago and New Orleans are in the same time zone. Flights from Chicago begin at 7:00 AM. The latest flight from Chicago departs at 10:15 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Chicago to New Orleans
