Travelling from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
A direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport takes 2 hours 17 minutes (on average). New Orleans's timezone is UTC-5 — identical to Chicago.
For the earliest departure, take the 05:00 flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you'd like to leave later, the latest flight is at 22:45. With 27 flights every week from MDW to MSY, you can select the timing that suits you best.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between MDW and MSY:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 50 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 104 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from MDW to MSY, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MDW to MSY. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 46 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MDW? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to central New Orleans is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 52 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to New Orleans in May.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MDW to MSY sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New Orleans
After locking in your flights from MDW to MSY, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in New Orleans. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. French Quarter, Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde are leading attractions which should feature on any good New Orleans itinerary.
Complete your New Orleans trip with hotels and a car rental
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