Flights from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY)

Flight Chicago(ORD) to New Orleans(MSY)
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O'Hare International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
ORD : Chicago , United States MSY : New Orleans , United States
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Chicago to New Orleans Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY).

Change Direction(MSY to ORD)

Flight Schedules Chicago to New Orleans

This route is operated by 4 airlines :American Airlines (AA),Southwest Airlines (WN),Spirit Airlines (NK),United Airlines (UA). This is the first direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans.

Change Direction(MSY to ORD)

Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA2276 07:10 09:38 2h28m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
AA3928 09:43 12:20 2h37m
NK476 09:48 12:14 2h26m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:00 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Chicago to New Orleans
2 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes
From New Orleans to Chicago
2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes

Distance

From New Orleans to Chicago
Approx. 840 miles
Approx. 1,350 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Chicago to New Orleans Map

O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Type of aircrafts (ORD to MSY)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Chicago and New Orleans. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Midway (MDW)
ORD 45分 MDW 2h10m MSY
45分 2h15m
St. Louis (STL)
ORD 1h14m STL 1h40m MSY
1h16m 1h45m
Nashville (BNA)
ORD 1h24m BNA 1h29m MSY
1h41m 1h25m
Indianapolis (IND)
ORD 57分 IND 2h12m MSY
1h9m 1h57m
Louisville (SDF)
ORD 1h10m SDF 2h0m MSY
1h27m 1h53m
Cincinnati (CVG)
ORD 1h6m CVG 2h0m MSY
1h15m 2h1m
Northwest Arkansas (XNA)
ORD 1h46m XNA 1h34m MSY
1h45m 1h43m
Atlanta (ATL)
ORD 1h50m ATL 1h26m MSY
1h50m 1h23m
Kansas City (MCI)
ORD 1h26m MCI 1h50m MSY
1h28m 1h55m
Columbus (CMH)
ORD 1h14m CMH 2h26m MSY
1h23m 2h14m

FAQ : Chicago to New Orleans

How far is it from Chicago to New Orleans?
The distance between Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 840 miles(1,350km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Chicago(ORD) to New Orleans(MSY)?
Currently, this route is served by American Airlines (Japanese)Southwest Airlines (Japanese)Spirit Airlines (Japanese)United Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Chicago to New Orleans Flight Schedules and New Orleans to Chicago Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) route?
The Chicago – New Orleans route is operated by Boeing 777 , Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 , Embraer 170 , Embraer 175 aircraft types.
United Airlines fly this route with Boeing 777 , Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 , Embraer 175.American Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Airbus A319 , Embraer 170 , Embraer 175.Spirit Airlines fly this route with Airbus , Airbus A321.
What is the time difference between Chicago to New Orleans?
There is no time difference between O'Hare International Airport(Chicago) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport(New Orleans).Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.New Orleans is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.