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 and date, but economy flights can start around 7,500–17,600 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.
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop
From 16,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 17,600 Pts + $30.6
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.2
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $18.1
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $34
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
First | Non stop
From 37,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
Business | Non stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-04-20
ORD - MSY
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $18.1
Premium cabin
2026-04-21
ORD - MSY
First | Non stop
From 34,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-04-22
ORD - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 37,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-04-24
ORD - MSY
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans (United States)
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
From 23,000 Pts or $216
New Orleans (United States)
InterContinental Hotels New Orleans
From 26,000 Pts or $202
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $145
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.
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.
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