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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 848 mi 2h 6m nonstop 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and MSY, connecting options are available through 51 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric PWK→MSY ORD→MSY MDW→MSY
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 18 3
Weekly flights 1 257 21
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 11m 2h 15m
Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights · Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · MSY: CDT

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

PWK–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance848 mi / 1,364 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 6m. The route covers 848 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to MSY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, MEM, GSO, TYS, BNA, SDF, MKC, MCI, STL, OKC, NAS, CLT, TMB, HOU, ATL, PIT, SAV, RDU, BDL, MCO, GRR, AUS, RIC, PBI, SAT, YYZ, DAL, RSW, IAD, MSP, TEB, SRQ, FLL, EWR, LGA, PHL, DEN, CUN, JFK, BOS, SLC, PHX, SNA, LAS, VNY, HND, SAN, LAX, SFO, MIA and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PWK to MSY

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

PWK to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to MSY ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 848 miles (1,364 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).