Routes/Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA
Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $217 · 837 nonstop miles · 1217 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$217
2025 Q1 fare$241
Change−$24
Passengers/day1217
Distance837 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $241. The change is $24 lower (10.0%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was United with 30% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Spirit with 12% of passengers, at an average fare of $115.
All routes from Chicago, IL · All routes from New Orleans, LA
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 1158 | $227 | Southwest | 36% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 1398 | $204 | Southwest | 42% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q3 | 1195 | $182 | Southwest | 43% | American |
| 2024 Q4 | 1238 | $235 | Southwest | 41% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q1 | 1078 | $241 | Southwest | 39% | Spirit |
| 2025 Q2 | 1362 | $197 | Southwest | 42% | Spirit |
| 2025 Q3 | 1182 | $179 | Southwest | 45% | Spirit |
| 2025 Q4 | 1290 | $208 | Southwest | 34% | Spirit |
| 2026 Q1 | 1217 | $217 | United | 30% | Spirit |