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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration8 h and 33 mFlights between Chicago and New Orleans take, on average, 8 h and 33 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£92Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and New Orleans found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Destination airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportFor the route from Chicago to New Orleans

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to New Orleans

Airlines flying this routeAmerican Airlines, Spirit AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Chicago to New Orleans

One-way average Price£135The average price for a flight Chicago - New Orleans at Opodo is £135, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to New Orleans when departing from Chicago

Distance: 831 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

New Orleans airports

Book your Chicago to New Orleans flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to New Orleans (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £92, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to New Orleans takes roughly 3 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–New Orleans route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in New Orleans

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In New Orleans, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 8ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: October
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to New Orleans

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to New Orleans:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in New Orleans. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to New Orleans

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

When you fly from Chicago to New Orleans the average price is £135. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans is 92 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to New Orleans are February, January and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to New Orleans?

The best time of the year to go to New Orleans when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to New Orleans from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, December and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - New Orleans.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to New Orleans?

The total flight time between Chicago and New Orleans is of around 8 h and 33 m on average, considering an average distance of 831.12 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in New Orleans compared to Chicago?

While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, New Orleans can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 13º ºC in New Orleans, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to New Orleans are:

American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

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