Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as New Orleans.
Flights from MSY to MDW start at 05:00 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:10 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 12 weekly New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MSY to MDW flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MSY to MDW flights, with 82.74% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MSY and MDW include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nashville Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
R 1,272 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,558. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSY to MDW.
June is the cheapest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MSY to MDW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
79% of flights leaving from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central New Orleans to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you have an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Chicago Midway Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
July is the busiest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Chicago in December.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSY to MDW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
