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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Chicago (Midway), IL to New Orleans, LA
*Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and dates are limited. Select markets. 29 travel days available.
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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 17 minutes |
| Distance | 825 miles |
| 89† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 2‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 1‡ | Nonstop flight on Saturday |
| 3‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Chicago (Midway):
View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021.
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.
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
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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.
The average flight time from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans is 2 hours 17 minutes.
There are 89 weekly flights from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans 2 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans once per day on Saturdays and 3 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Chicago (Midway) to New Orleans—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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