New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD): 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 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Memphis, Saint Louis and Nashville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book MSY to ORD 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
MSY to ORD with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Bentonville (XNA)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- 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)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
MSY to ORD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is New Orleans from Chicago by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Chicago (ORD) 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 MSY to ORD 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.
How many miles does MSY to ORD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to ORD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Memphis (MEM), Saint Louis (STL), Nashville (BNA), Louisville (SDF) and Cincinnati (CVG). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Memphis.
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.