Flights Chicago → New Orleans
As of November 2026, economy flights from Chicago to New Orleans have a typical range USD 361–1226, median USD 457. Full range across all 468 offers: USD 277–1724. We analyzed 468 offers from 8 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → New Orleans
Based on 468 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → New Orleans
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| American | — | USD 110 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
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 Chicago to New Orleans cost?
Based on 468 offers · November 2026
Chicago to New Orleans flights ranged from USD 277 to USD 1724 across 468 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 468 offers.
These 468 offers (November 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 370 and USD 988
What hidden fees do Chicago to New Orleans flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to New Orleans routes. The breakdown below is based on 468 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| UA | 41 | 8% |
| AA | 49 | 11% |
| United | 100 | 28% |
| American | 110 | 30% |
| B6 | 10 | 1% |
| DL | 45 | 4% |
American: base ~USD 251 + fees USD 110 = ~USD 361 total. B6: base ~USD 697 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 707 total.
American's USD 110 ancillary fees narrow the gap with B6's lower-fee model — the USD 446 base difference shrinks to USD 346 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.American charges 11.0x 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 Chicago to New Orleans?
8 airlines flew Chicago to New Orleans in this dataset. 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 277–306 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 | 4 | 277–306 | 279 | 10 (4%) |
 Frontier | 5 | 281–321 | 281 | n/a |
 United | 2 | — | 361 | 100 (28%) |
 American | 5 | — | 361 | 110 (30%) |
 American Airlines | 148 | 361–627 | 370 | 49 (13%) |
 United Airlines | 116 | 361–1131 | 389 | 41 (11%) |
 B6 | 2 | 592–821 | 707 | 10 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 186 | 734–1342 | 1008 | 45 (4%) |
Where do the best Chicago → New Orleans 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: Chicago to New Orleans flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–New Orleans cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (USD 498 vs USD 422 median; overall median USD 457).
- American charges 11.0x more in ancillary fees than B6 — USD 110 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 770 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 361. 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 Chicago to New Orleans cost?
- Based on 468 offers analyzed, Chicago to New Orleans flights range from USD 277 to USD 1724, with a median price of USD 457. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to New Orleans flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 46 to the base fare on Chicago to New Orleans flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to New Orleans including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Chicago to New Orleans at USD 279 (median across 4 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–New Orleans 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 361. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to New Orleans routes?
- Chicago to New Orleans has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 277 to USD 1724 across 468 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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