Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Cheap return flights from Chicago to New Orleans
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
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What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- American Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Orleans.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
These airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
1 hour 45 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Chicago to New Orleans.
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Alternative flights from Chicago
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Chicago/New Orleans route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to New Orleans and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Chicago to New Orleans. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Spirit Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Chicago to New Orleans on 05/04/2026 at 03:35 for £47.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 8 airlines that operate the 1,200 km flight from Chicago to New Orleans.
To find the best offers, consider booking in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The best time to book is typically 1-3 months before your trip. Spirit Airlines is a popular and affordable choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 1 hour 45 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money!
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