3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to New Orleans.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
11 miles (18 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people | $36 flat fare (one or two people) |
| Bus | RTA 202 Airport Express to Poydras Street downtown | $1.25 |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
New Orleans is the same time as Chicago. New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
About 834 miles (1,342 km), measured between the city centres.
New Orleans is the same time as Chicago.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people, $36 flat fare (one or two people).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.