It’s time to trade the Windy City for the Big Easy. Southwest Airlines® flies direct from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, so start packing your bags. Book your flight from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans with confidence, knowing that the process will be simple and straightforward. If you have flexible travel dates, plug your window into the Low Fare Calendar and see our lowest fares available on any given day. Build a whole package of savings with Southwest Vacations® which has great deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more of what makes vacations unforgettable.
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| Departing from | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 13 minutes |
| Distance | 825 miles |
| 71* | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 3† | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 3† | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 2† | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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View our interactive map*Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2022 and 10/31/2022. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
†Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2022 and 10/31/2022.
The bayou is calling. The rich culture and deep history of New Orleans awaits you when you deplane at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Let the local lore and legends of Crescent City cast their spell upon you—book a car, call a ride share, or hop on the public transit system and see which wonders will draw you to them.
If you find yourself in town for it, Mardi Gras is a rager to end all ragers. This citywide party stretches on right up until Ash Wednesday. Catch some beads, take in a parade, and have a drink! New Orleans is known for live music. The saints will always be marching in, whether you’re enjoying some Dixieland ditties out in the street, jazz or blues in a smoky night club, zydeco at a pop-up party, or a big-stadium pop music show. And Nawlins’ food is just as eclectic as its music: gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya, muffaletta, po-boys, beignets—the menu goes on and on. Add in some cocktails, and you might never find your way home from the Big Easy.
If you’re not sure what to do first, consider booking a tour (or two, or five). Swamp tours, cemetery and haunted location tours, bar and restaurant tours, and tours exploring neighborhoods beyond the famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street are available. What’re you waiting for? Your adventure awaits.
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is just 11 miles east of New Orleans. Call a car, hop on a bus, or hit the road to your New Orleans adventure.
At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on New Orleans airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans the best it can be. Learn more about the Southwest® travel experience before you book your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
3Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to departure may result in forfeited Travel Funds.
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