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

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Chicago to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 833 mi 0h 58m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and NEW, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MDW ~3h 45m CMH ~4h 3m SAV ~4h 14m YYZ ~4h 24m IAD ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
140
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
ORD → NEW
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Return
NEW → ORD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric ORD→NEW MDW→NEW
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 38% –
Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · NEW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
833 mi / 1,341 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m.
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–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance833 mi / 1,341 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lakefront Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 833 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to NEW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CMH, SAV, YYZ, IAD, MCO, TUL, TPA, AUS, FLL, MIA, BOS, HOU, DFW, VNY, LAS, SCF, SNA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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.

Flights from ORD to NEW

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to NEW ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 833 miles (1,341 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).