Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

JetBlue. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

JetBlue. These airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

7 hrs 45 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Chicago to New Orleans.

from as little as £374

4 nights in New Orleans, departing Chicago O'hare International Airport on 06 / Jan / 2025 with JetBlue (price found 12 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

JetBlue

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans.

What airlines fly indirectly?

JetBlue

These airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

7 hrs 45 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Chicago to New Orleans.

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06 / Jan / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Chicago/New Orleans route. There are around two flights on any given week from the UK to New Orleans and the cheapest month to fly right now is January.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)

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8 °C

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21 °C

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33 °C

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85 mm

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212 mm

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Language

English

Timezone

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How to get cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans

Tips and advice from our flight experts

Weekly, there are two flights connecting New Orleans to Chicago. We've gone through them all to help you find the right flight for you. If you can't find what you're looking for, consider widening your search by looking at flights from a different airport.

The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue, while Chicago O'hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular departure airport in the city. But when you fly is just as important as where you fly from. Search by month to find out when flights are at the priciest and their cheapest.

Last-minute deals can be cheaper, but it's risky. It's best to book flights to New Orleans in advance to avoid disappointment. JetBlue usually have the lowest prices, so keep an eye out for their flights. Flights from Chicago to New Orleans generally take about 7 hrs 45 mins.

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