ChicagotoNew OrleansFlight Time
ORD–MSY · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) is about 2h 19m, covering 838 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 01:49 to 22:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 19m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 838 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to New Orleans
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 6-7/day flights from ORD to MSY. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 01:49
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MSY to ORD flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 47 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) is about 2h 19m, based on the 838-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from New Orleans?
Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) is about 838 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to New Orleans?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to New Orleans?
The ORD–MSY route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE