Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans
838 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Chicago to New Orleans at a glance
Cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) cover 838 miles (1,348 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 8 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Chicago to New Orleans covers 838 miles (1,348 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 8 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 4th most competitive of 206 routes from Chicago. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 838 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AC, AS, BA, EI, EY, IB and JL.
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Airlines on this route
8 airlines fly Chicago → New Orleans. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| AC | Direct |
| AS | Direct |
| BA | Direct |
| EI | Direct |
| EY | Direct |
| IB | Direct |
| JL | Direct |
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Chicago to New Orleans — quick answers
How far is Chicago from New Orleans by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) is 838 miles (1,348 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
The average nonstop flight time from ORD to MSY is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
8 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AC, AS, BA, EI, EY, IB, JL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.