Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
838 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying ORD to MSY
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · we don't have MSY's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Chicago (ORD)
- ORD to MSY on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
About 2h 27m gate to gate for the 1,349 km (838 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MSY?
American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).