Direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans
33 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ORD to MSY.
Flight time: about 1h53m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2778 | 7:18a | 1h51m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL2778 | 7:31a | 1h47m | Tue |
| United UAL2778 | 7:54a | 2h24m | Wed |
| United UAL2778 | 8:09a | 1h45m | Fri |
| American ENY4040 | 8:43a | 1h53m | Wed |
| American ENY4040 | 8:47a | 1h54m | Mon, Sun |
| American ENY4040 | 8:55a | 2h5m | Tue |
| United UAL2778 | 9:08a | 2h9m | Thu, Sat |
| American ENY4040 | 9:24a | 1h51m | Fri |
| United UAL1532 | 11:01a | 1h58m | Sat–Sun |
| United UAL1532 | 11:05a | 1h46m | Fri |
| United UAL1532 | 11:17a | 1h47m | Wed |
| United UAL1532 | 11:38a | 1h46m | Mon |
| United UAL1532 | 11:58a | 1h58m | Tue, Thu |
| United UAL1504 | 8:13p | 1h53m | Wed |
| United UAL1504 | 8:28p | 2h7m | Fri |
| United UAL590 | 8:57p | 1h49m | Sun |
| United UAL1504 | 9:27p | 1h48m | Tue |
| American AAL3256 | 9:32p | 2h | Fri–Sat |
| American AAL3256 | 9:58p | 1h58m | Mon |
| United UAL590 | 10:03p | 1h50m | Mon |
| United UAL590 | 10:05p | 1h51m | Sat |
| American AAL3256 | 10:19p | 1h57m | Wed |
| United UAL590 | 10:49p | 1h50m | Thu |
| American AAL3256 | 11:30p | 1h57m | Thu |
| American AAL3256 | 11:37p | 1h50m | Sun |
| American AAL3256 | 11:51p | 2h3m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has 33 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ORD and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 1h53m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to New Orleans?
Driving from Chicago to New Orleans takes about 13h 30m, covering roughly 926 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h53m.