New Orleans to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (MSY–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
848 mi 2h 4m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and PWK, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
DAL ~3h 56m AUS ~4h 11m STL ~5h 3m CHS ~5h 13m CLE ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → PWK
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
PWK → MSY
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
848 mi / 1,364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m.
Facts

MSY–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance848 mi / 1,364 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 4m. The route covers 848 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, STL, CHS, CLE, ATL, MSP, RDU, IAD, BNA, SAT, PHL, MCO, FLL, ORF, SRQ, EWR, PIE, PBI, SUA, BOS, MIA, NAS, PHX, SLC, LAS, SNA, BZN, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
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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.

Flights from MSY to PWK

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to PWK ranges from 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 848 miles (1,364 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.