Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-07
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-08
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-08
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-08
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-09
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
Chicago to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
832 mi
1,339 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
New Orleans is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Milwaukee - New Orleans · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Gulfport · Gulfport is 76 mi from New Orleans
Flights Madison - New Orleans · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights Grand Rapids - New Orleans · Grand Rapids is 142 mi from Chicago
Flights Fort Wayne - New Orleans · Fort Wayne is 157 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 40,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 40,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Selected hotels for your next stay
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
JW Marriott New Orleans
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to New OrleansAward flights to the United States
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to New Orleans.
Chicago and New Orleans are about 832 miles (1,339 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 832-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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