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New Orleans to Chicago: what the flight costs

In the last 60 days we checked this route 7 times. The typical round trip was $381 per person and the lowest $362, taxes and fees included.

Per person
Lowest seen$362
Typical (median)$381
Price checks, 60 days7

Every fare we found in the last 30 days

CheckedTrip datesPer personAirlineStopsDurationSource
Oct 12, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$387F9with a stop7h 1mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$362Frontierwith a stop13h 47mGoogle Flights
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$569B6 + F9with a stop15h 11mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$362Frontierwith a stop13h 47mGoogle Flights
Oct 12, 2026Oct 23–25, 2026$387F9with a stop7h 1mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$381F9with a stop7h 6mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16–18, 2026$381F9with a stop7h 6mKiwi.com

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Questions about New Orleans to Chicago

What does a round trip from New Orleans to Chicago usually cost?

Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $381 per person, taxes and fees included, across 7 checks; the lowest was $362.

When is the best time to fly from New Orleans to Chicago?

Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Chicago?

No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.