Search results
The fastest direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2 hours and 27 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and New Orleans is 837 miles (or 1,347 km).
Detailed flight information from Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY. See all airline(s) with scheduled flights and weekly timetables up to 9 months ahead. Flightnumbers and complete route information.
Great Circle Map displays the shortest route between airports and calculates the distance. It draws geodesic flight paths on top of Google maps, so you can create your own route map.
Calculate your flight mileage between airports, cities, or countries to estimate frequent flyer miles and travel times using the great circle formula (as the crow flies).
Each day, there are between 8 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 2h 17m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning.
Flight route: 825.25 mi (1,328.11 km) (2h 3min) The flight distance between the nearest airports New-Orleans ( MSY) and Chicago ( MDW) is 825.25 mi (1,328.11 km). This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 2h 3min. Similar flight routes: MSY → ORD , MSY → SBN , MSY → MKE , MSY → RFD , GPT → MDW.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA is 925 miles or 1 489 kilometers. The total straight line flight distance from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA is 834 miles. This is equivalent to 1 342 kilometers or 724 nautical miles. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois.
