New Orleans to Chicago (NEW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
CMH Columbus ~5h 55m → AAASAY Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 25m → AAACAS Charleston (CHS) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 25m → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between NEW and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore NEW Routes ORD Routes NEW Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CMH ~5h 55m CHS ~6h 25m FLL ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
NEW → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → NEW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric NEW→ORD MSY→ORD GPT→ORD
Distance from NEW – 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 2
Weekly flights – 253 –
New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Chicago flights · Jackson (JAN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NEW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
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 NEW to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and JAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Jackson (JAN).