Traveling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
New Orleans and Chicago share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 51 weekly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. Spirit Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:39.
To ensure you get on your MSY to ORD flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, so jetting to Chicago (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
American Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
With a dependable 84.52% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MSY to ORD flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSY and ORD:
Indianapolis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$81 is the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $149. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book six months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSY to ORD.
The cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from MSY.
Central New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MSY? If you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you're taking a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to the center of Chicago has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
