There are most likely no direct flights on the New Orleans — Chicago route
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from New Orleans to Chicago, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The New Orleans — Chicago route shows a classic seasonal pattern: prices rise, peak, then fall again. Knowing this, you can pick a more affordable time to fly.
Prices rise from December 2026 to July 2027 (+105%), then decline from November 2026 to December 2026 (39%). The cheapest tickets are in November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $108), while the priciest are in December 2026–July 2027 ($124).
For savings, plan your flight for November 2026–December 2026 — you could save up to 13%. Try to avoid December 2026–July 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 27.6%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The minimum one-way ticket price from New Orleans to Chicago is $81 (December 2026), while the maximum is $167 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $127–$301.
There are most likely no direct flights on the New Orleans — Chicago route
New Orleans — Chicago
07/16/2027
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WN508
starting at $167
New Orleans — Chicago
11/10/2026
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AA3350
starting at $203
New Orleans — Chicago
11/14/2026
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WN533
starting at $207
New Orleans — Chicago
11/12/2026
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WN3175
starting at $235
New Orleans — Chicago
11/13/2026
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WN3175
starting at $237
New Orleans — Chicago
12/10/2026
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WN2112
starting at $133
New Orleans — Chicago
12/08/2026
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UA2124
starting at $144
New Orleans — Chicago
12/12/2026
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WN588
starting at $159
New Orleans — Chicago
12/24/2026
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WN477
starting at $167
New Orleans — Chicago
04/08/2027
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AA2743
starting at $181
starting at $133
starting at $181
starting at $144
starting at $91
The New Orleans — Chicago route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $91. 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 New Orleans to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $91
Often the best time to buy tickets from New Orleans to Chicago is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from New Orleans to Chicago can be found flying in these months: December, November, July.
The fastest flights from New Orleans to Chicago start from 2 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route New Orleans — Chicago: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Chicago departs on 12/08/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $91
The cheapest roundtrip flight from New Orleans to Chicago departs on 12/23/2026, is operated by American Airlines and costs $238
Fastest flight from New Orleans to Chicago takes 2h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between New Orleans and Chicago is 1344km (833 miles). There are 25 direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago. New Orleans and Chicago are in the same time zone. Flights from New Orleans begin at 5:00 AM. The latest flight from New Orleans departs at 6:15 PM
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