Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 839 miles (1,350 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Nashville and Louisville and more.
How many miles ORD to MSY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to MSY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to MSY with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
ORD to MSY: common questions
How many miles does ORD to MSY cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Iberia Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MSY?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Chicago from New Orleans by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and New Orleans (MSY) are 839 miles (1,350 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to MSY award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Nashville (BNA), Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati (CVG) and Lexington (LEX). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Lexington.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.