Flights New Orleans → Chicago
As of October 2026, economy flights from New Orleans to Chicago have a typical range USD 511–705, median USD 520. Full range across all 209 offers: USD 362–903. We found 73% of 209 offers from budget carriers (around USD 516) and 27% from full-service carriers (around USD 520).
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Best offers by airline: New Orleans → Chicago
Based on 209 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: New Orleans → Chicago
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 80 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Sun Country Air | USD 80 | USD 80 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from New Orleans to Chicago cost?
Based on 209 offers · October 2026
New Orleans to Chicago flights ranged from USD 362 to USD 903 across 209 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 497 and premium fares around 714 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 209 offers.
These 209 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 511 and USD 520
What hidden fees do New Orleans to Chicago flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on New Orleans to Chicago routes. The breakdown below is based on 209 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| AA | 52 | 10% |
| WN | 74 | 12% |
| UA | 90 | 18% |
| Southwest | 90 | 18% |
| United | 100 | 20% |
| DL | 45 | 9% |
| SY | 175 | 21% |
| B6 | 10 | 1% |
Sun Country Airlines: base ~USD 650 + fees USD 175 = ~USD 825 total. B6: base ~USD 893 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 903 total.
Sun Country Airlines's USD 175 ancillary fees narrow the gap with B6's lower-fee model — the USD 243 base difference shrinks to USD 78 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.SY charges 17.5x more in ancillary fees than B6 on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from New Orleans to Chicago?
10 airlines flew New Orleans to Chicago in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 362–453 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 3 | 362–453 | 362 | 10 (3%) |
 Frontier | 4 | 407–463 | 432 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 12 | 501–515 | 506 | 90 (18%) |
 Southwest | 16 | — | 511 | 90 (18%) |
 United | 12 | — | 511 | 100 (20%) |
 American Airlines | 72 | 511–710 | 515 | 52 (10%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 33 | 503–718 | 516 | 74 (14%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 55 | — | 520 | 45 (9%) |
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 825 | 175 (21%) |
 B6 | 1 | — | 903 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best New Orleans → Chicago prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: New Orleans to Chicago flights
- Full-service carriers on New Orleans–Chicago cost 1.1x more than budget airlines (USD 576 vs USD 545 median; overall median USD 520).
- SY charges 17.5x more in ancillary fees than B6 — USD 175 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 194 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 511. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from New Orleans to Chicago cost?
- Based on 209 offers analyzed, New Orleans to Chicago flights range from USD 362 to USD 903, with a median price of USD 520. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on New Orleans to Chicago flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 61 to the base fare on New Orleans to Chicago flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on New Orleans to Chicago including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on New Orleans to Chicago at USD 362 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest New Orleans–Chicago flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 511. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on New Orleans to Chicago routes?
- New Orleans to Chicago has 10 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 362 to USD 903 across 209 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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