Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Chicago and New Orleans share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from ORD to MSY start at 07:10 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:08 with Spirit Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 51 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ORD to MSY flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your New Orleans holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
With a dependable 82.31% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines has the best on-time record for ORD to MSY flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ORD and MSY include:
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
R 1,262 is the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,700. These prices may change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to MSY.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ORD to MSY by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Book a hotel close to MSY if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car and explore New Orleans and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Dollar and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to central New Orleans has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New Orleans in May.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to MSY sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.
Around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans, Montgomery is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
