Flights from Chicago to New Orleans
Departing O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Louisiana
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Review realistic connection itineraries, layovers, and travel durations from O'Hare International Airport into New Orleans (~9h 12m, 4,139 air miles). The historic French Quarter, live brass jazz on Frenchmen Street, Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras spirit.
Travel Route: ORD → MSY
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → New Orleans (MSY)
Direct air travel with no intermediate plane change.
Planning Your Stay in New Orleans
Planning a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana? Renowned for the historic French Quarter, live brass jazz on Frenchmen Street, Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras spirit, New Orleans welcomes visitors with vibrant local character, memorable sights, and distinctive cultural charm.
Flights arrive primarily via Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), situated roughly 14 miles to the French Quarter (25–35 mins), with convenient local transit connecting directly into the heart of the city.
New Orleans is recognized as the birthplace of jazz music, evolving in Congo Square during the early 19th century as African, Caribbean, and European rhythms merged.
Departing O'Hare International Airport
Chicagoland & Midwest CorridorChicago O'Hare (ORD) is one of the world’s best-connected global aviation hubs, serving hundreds of nonstops to Europe and Asia.
Arriving in New Orleans (MSY)
LouisianaExplore flight routes, airport information, and travel options for New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY). Call our travel desk to speak with a representative about available flights.