NK 478 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

Spirit Airlines Flight NK478 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 3rd, 2025.
Check the table below for NK478's most recent flight history:

NK 478 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 03 14:48 16:53
Delayed
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Dec 01 13:40 15:47
Landed Late
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Nov 29 13:03 15:24
Cancelled
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Nov 28 13:27 15:18
Landed
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Nov 26 13:45 15:39
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Spirit Airlines NK 478 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Information

Spirit Airlines Flight NK478 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the NK478 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 55 minutes. The flight distance is 1349 km / 838 miles and the average flight speed is 686 km/h / 426 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Spirit Airlines Flight NK478 Chicago to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Spirit Airlines Flight NK478 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NK478 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:53.

How else can the flight NK478 be referenced as?

This Spirit Airlines flight can also be referenced as NKS478, NK0478, NK 478, NKS 478.

How often is flight NK478 delayed?

On average, 62% of all NK478 flights are delayed. The average delay is 40 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled NK478 flight or baggage issues?

If your NK478 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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NK478 and Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA3618, UA3495, CX3085, OO6261

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: NK1755, NK1706, NK754, NK1492

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY.

NK478 Spirit Airlines Flight: Chicago to New Orleans Route Map

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