New Orleans to Chicago (MSY–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New Orleans to Chicago
5 carriers, 276 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
276 Flights/wk
838 mi
2h 20m nonstop
115 1-stop hubs
MSY–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 838 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MSY–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, NH, NZ, SN, TK | 48 | 738, 739, E75L, E7W | 2h40-2h53 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, NH, NZ, SN, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 42 | 319, 738, E70, E75 | 2h40-2h51 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 320 | 2h36 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to ORD direction.
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to ORD.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from New Orleans
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | MSY→ORD | GPT→ORD | JAN→ORD |
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| Distance from MSY | – | 77 mi | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 276 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 15m | 2h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Gulfport (GPT) to Chicago flights · Jackson (JAN) to Chicago flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 0 hours
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New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
MSY: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
838 mi / 1,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 53m.
Getting from ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Chicago Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
Facts
MSY–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New Orleans to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance838 mi / 1,349 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights276 out / 271 return
1-stop connections115 hubs
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MSY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 53m. The route covers 838 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, Mexicana, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 15 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 276 nonstop flights per week from MSY to ORD. The return direction has about 271 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SPI, SUS, CGF, MDW, MEM, MCN, SDF, BHM, TUL, MSN, ECP, MGM, ENW, HOU, FTW, OMA, TEB, YHM, PIT, SRQ, JAX, GUC, SUA, EAR, CLE, PGD, MRK, MAF, SHV, ILM, DSM, ORL, MDT, BKL, PBI, OPF, BED, FMY, APF, PIE, AZO, FOK, HPN, APA, FAR, HYA, ABQ, OKC, MYR, EGE, PSF, NAS, ICT, CHO, RIL, GCM, SCF, ASE, JAC, MHT, YUL, BZN, PLS, SNA, VNY, PSP, SJC, CUN, SJO, CHS, SAV, STL, IAH, ATL, DAL, CLT, SAT, MIA, FLL, DFW, CVG, BWI, BNA, TPA, RDU, PHL, AUS, MCI, MCO, YYZ, DTW, MSP, EWR, LGA, DEN, IAD, XNA, DCA, BOS, PHX, BUF, LAS, SEA, RIC, SFO, SLC, JFK, LAX, RSW, ORF, SAN, HND, PDX, PVG and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
American Airlines and United Airlines are the main nonstop carriers on MSY-ORD. American operates 3 to 4 daily nonstop departures from its ORD hub position. United flies 2 to 3 daily departures. Spirit and Frontier also operate nonstop service but at lower frequency, typically 1 daily departure or fewer. Combined, around 4 nonstop departures per day cover the 843-mile sector. Block time is 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours.
American Airlines uses Terminal 3 at O'Hare. United uses Terminal 1. Spirit and Frontier use Terminal 5, which primarily handles international flights and low-cost carriers but does process some domestic LCC operations. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) has a single terminal building with three concourses: A, B, and C. The terminal opened in 2019. All MSY check-in, security, and arrivals flow through this single structure.
O'Hare is one of the most weather-affected major airports in the US during winter. Snow, ice, and low visibility cause significant ground delays and cancellations between November and March. Flights from New Orleans arriving at ORD during winter storm events can face holds of 1 to 3 hours. Ground stops at ORD propagate delays throughout American's and United's networks. New Orleans rarely generates departure delays on this route; the weather constraint is almost always at the Chicago end.
New Orleans to Chicago O'Hare: Hub Corridor with Leisure and Business Mix
MSY-ORD connects two major cultural centres across the 843-mile Gulf-to-Midwest corridor. American and United operate nonstop service from their respective O'Hare hubs, with combined departures averaging 4 to 5 per day. Spirit and Frontier add lower-frequency nonstop options. Block time is 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours. The route carries corporate travel between two active business markets alongside leisure passengers. New Orleans Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest periods produce pronounced demand spikes that push fares sharply higher and fill capacity weeks in advance.
Operational Context and Connectivity
MSY opened a new single-terminal facility in 2019, replacing an older multi-concourse layout. The new terminal consolidates all departures and arrivals under one roof with three concourses, significantly improving the passenger experience for connections and ground transport. ORD is one of the highest-delay airports in the US by total minutes of delay, driven by summer convective weather and winter ice and snow. Passengers connecting through ORD to international flights on American or United should allow generous layover time, particularly in winter and July through August. O'Hare connects to downtown Chicago via the CTA Blue Line in about 45 minutes for $5. MSY connects to downtown New Orleans via the Loyola/UNO streetcar line and bus connections, with rideshare averaging $25 to 35 to the French Quarter.