Chicago to New Orleans (ORD–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to New Orleans
10 carriers, 179 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
179 Flights/wk
838 mi
1h nonstop
+1h ahead
74 1-stop hubs
ORD–MSY is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 838 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MSY service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 46 | 319, 738, E70, E75 | 1h24-2h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 44 | 319, 320, 738, 73G, E75L, E7W | 1h-2h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 30 | 319, 73G, E7W | 2h30-2h41 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 320, 738 | 2h30-2h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 17 | 319 | 2h27-2h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 319 | 2h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | 319 | 2h29 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h12 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 6 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 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, ORD to MSY direction.
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28
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25
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26
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
32
Nonstop flights
179
Outbound / wk
197
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
ORD → MSY
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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56%
Arriving
79%
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MSY → ORD
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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62%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→MSY | MDW→MSY | MKE→MSY |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 179 | 43 | – |
| Flight time | 1h | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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New Orleans is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
ORD: CDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
838 mi / 1,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 2h 45m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Facts
ORD–MSY Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance838 mi / 1,349 km
Flight time1h to 2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights179 out / 197 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: 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 ORD to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h to 2h 45m. The route covers 838 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Gulf Air, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 179 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MSY. The return direction has about 197 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, SDF, GSO, MEM, GSP, MKE, ECP, MKC, PBI, CLE, OPF, YUL, GRR, PVD, ASE, HOU, EGE, SCF, BDL, MBJ, MYR, GUA, PLS, SJO, CHS, MDW, CUN, PNS, RSW, CVG, ATL, STL, MIA, MCO, DFW, IAH, AUS, CLT, BNA, DCA, FLL, PHL, LAS, MCI, DTW, RDU, EWR, YYZ, SAT, BWI, PIT, MSP, TPA, XNA, DAL, DEN, IAD, JAX, LGA, PHX, SAN, SAV, RIC, BOS, JFK, LAX, SEA, ORF, LHR, SLC, SFO, EYW, PDX and SHV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MSY to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
United operates 3 to 4 daily nonstops. American runs 2 to 3. Spirit adds 1 to 2. Total daily nonstops from ORD are around 6 to 9. Southwest also flies the route from Midway (MDW) with 3 to 5 daily departures. Block time is about 2 hours 30 minutes southbound and 2 hours 45 minutes northbound.
United uses Terminal 1 at ORD. American uses Terminal 3. Spirit uses Terminal 3. All three domestic terminals connect airside. At New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International opened a new terminal (MSY North) in 2019. All airlines now operate from this single modern facility. Gates are on three concourses connected after security.
Yes. The two weeks before and the week of Mardi Gras (usually February or early March) see the highest demand of the year on all routes into MSY. Fares spike and flights fill early. Airlines sometimes add extra frequencies or upgauge to larger aircraft. If you plan to fly during Carnival, book 6 to 8 weeks ahead. Jazz Fest in late April and early May creates a second demand spike.
The RTA E2 bus runs from the airport to the Central Business District and connects to the streetcar for the French Quarter. It takes about 45 minutes and costs $2. A taxi from MSY to the French Quarter is a flat rate of $36 for one or two passengers. Rideshare pickup is on the third level of the parking garage. The drive is about 20 to 30 minutes on I-10 depending on traffic.
Chicago O'Hare to New Orleans: Midwest Meets Gulf South
ORD-MSY connects the Midwest's largest hub to Louisiana's primary commercial airport. United, American, and Spirit combine for 6 to 9 daily nonstops from O'Hare. Southwest adds 3 to 5 more from Midway, giving the Chicago-New Orleans market over 10 daily options across airports. Block time is about 2 hours 30 minutes southbound. The route carries a heavy leisure component. New Orleans is one of the top US tourism destinations, and Chicago is one of its largest feeder markets. Business travel adds a steady base, with energy, port logistics, and hospitality sectors linking the two cities.
Seasonal Demand and the New Terminal
Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest create the two biggest demand spikes on this route. During Carnival season, fares from Chicago to New Orleans can double. Airlines respond with larger aircraft and added frequencies. The new MSY North terminal, opened in 2019, replaced the aging facility and consolidated all airlines into one building with modern concessions and a simplified layout. Ground transport into the city is straightforward: flat-rate taxis to the French Quarter are $36, and the RTA bus connects to the streetcar network for $2. New Orleans does not have a rail link to the airport as of early 2026, though plans exist for a future connection.