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Airports in Chicago
The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.
Chicago Airport Parking
Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.
Chicago Airport Transportation
There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.
Chicago Airport Restaurants
Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Use Orbitz.com to help you find cheap flights to New Orleans. Louis Armstrong International Airport is the major airport that serves the city. It is located 10 miles west of downtown New Orleans in the city of Kenner, Louisiana. The airport services over 8.5 million passengers each year. Louis Armstrong International Airport is a hub for American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest Airlines. To get low fares, use Orbitz.com when booking a flight to New Orleans.
Transportation at Louis Armstrong International Airport
Louis Armstrong International Airport has several transportation and parking options for visitors. The airport offers over 3,000 parking spaces for both short-term and long-term parking. Rates for short-term parking start at $2 an hour, and long-term parking prices are as low as $13 a day. Ground transportation includes airport shuttles, Amtrak, taxis, and public transportation. Taxi cabs from the airport to the city's center usually charge a flat rate of $33 per person.
Weather in New Orleans
New Orleans generally has a subtropical climate. Winters are usually very cool, with temperatures averaging 50 degrees. Pack light sweaters and coats. Spring and fall tend to be pleasant, with temperatures averaging 79 degrees. Summers can get very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching as high as 95 degrees. Be alert when travelling to New Orleans during hurricane season, which lasts from August to November.
Popular Attractions in New Orleans
New Orleans is home to a plethora of tourist attractions. Visitors to the city can tour the historic French Quarter and Garden District, which both offer sightseeing tours, as well as fantastic shopping. Audubon Park is another popular attraction. Its lush greenery stretches across Uptown New Orleans, right across the street from Tulane and Loyola Universities. If you are visiting during Mardi Gras season, which starts in February, you can watch a variety of parades traveling from Uptown New Orleans to the French Quarter. You can book cheap flights to New Orleans with the help of Orbitz.com.
Cheap flights from Chicago to New Orleans
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 23 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$220 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 6 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$210 |
| Return Tue, Feb 19 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Best one-week trip in February from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 16 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$210 |
| Return Sat, Feb 23 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Mar 9 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$220 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 26 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$210 |
| Return Wed, Mar 27 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 19 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$210 |
| Return Tue, Mar 26 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 13 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$220 |
| Return Mon, Apr 15 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 3 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$210 |
| Return Tue, Apr 9 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to New Orleans
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Apr 23 | Chicago (ORD) | New Orleans (MSY) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$210 |
| Return Tue, Apr 30 | New Orleans (MSY) | Chicago (ORD) |
Spirit Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 9 direct flights are operating from Chicago to New Orleans today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 2h 20m.
- American Airlines flight 3648 (2:05 AM GMT, Canadair Regional Jet 700) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to New Orleans.
- United Airlines flight 3503 (3:34 PM GMT, Embraer 170) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to New Orleans.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans (American Airlines flight 3614, Canadair Regional Jet 700) takes 2h 15m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to New Orleans (United Airlines flight 3503, Embraer 170) takes 2h 24m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to New Orleans
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spirit Airlines | CHI | MSY | Tue, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 27 | $209 |
United Airlines | CHI | MSY | Sun, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 6 | $232 |
Frontier Airlines | CHI | MSY | Tue, Jan 29 - Thu, Jan 31 | $241 |
AirTran Airways | CHI | MSY | Tue, Jan 29 - Thu, Jan 31 | $247 |
US Airways | CHI | MSY | Sat, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 30 | $304 |
American Airlines | CHI | MSY | Sat, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 16 | $322 |
Delta Air Lines | CHI | MSY | Sun, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 22 | $333 |
JetBlue Airways | CHI | MSY | Sat, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 6 | $403 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| American Airlines | AA3648 | ORD | 8:05 AM | MSY | 10:25 AM | CR7 | 2hr 20min |
| US Airways | US7953 | ORD | 8:00 AM | MSY | 10:27 AM | ERJ | 2hr 27min |
| US Airways | US6930 | ORD | 9:45 AM | MSY | 12:12 PM | ERJ | 2hr 27min |
| American Airlines | AA3684 | ORD | 2:30 PM | MSY | 4:45 PM | CR7 | 2hr 15min |
| United Airlines | UA3650 | ORD | 6:05 PM | MSY | 8:20 PM | CR7 | 2hr 15min |
| US Airways | US7399 | ORD | 6:05 PM | MSY | 8:20 PM | CR7 | 2hr 15min |
| American Airlines | AA3614 | ORD | 8:20 PM | MSY | 10:35 PM | CR7 | 2hr 15min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines |
3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
US Airways |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
American Airlines |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Airports in Chicago, IL, US
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1
Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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2
O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles
Airports in New Orleans, LA, US
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1
New Orleans Airport (MSY)
Distance from City Center: 10.8 miles
