Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Chicago

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Chicago? 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 New Orleans to Chicago 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 New Orleans to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-11
MSY - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-12
MSY - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-14
MSY - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-18
MSY - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-26
MSY - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
New Orleans to Chicago 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
Chicago is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baton Rouge - Chicago · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights New Orleans - Madison · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights New Orleans - Champaign · Champaign is 129 mi from Chicago
Flights New Orleans - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 142 mi from Chicago
Flights New Orleans - Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne is 157 mi from Chicago
Flights Alexandria - Chicago · Alexandria is 164 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - ORD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 40,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Chicago 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 ChicagoAward flights to Illinois
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Chicago.
New Orleans and Chicago 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.
Chicago is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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