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$49+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Charleston (MSY - CHS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CHS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charleston are usually found in February or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Charleston (CHS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$102
(Priceline)

One-way from

$49
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$222

Good round-trip deal

$125 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:00 amMSY - CHS
Nonstop1h 49mBreeze Airways
Mon 8/256:13 pmCHS - MSY
Nonstop2h 00mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:20 amMSY - CHS
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/259:38 amCHS - MSY
1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:25 amMSY - CHS
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Tue 9/165:55 pmCHS - MSY
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/10$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:25 pmMSY - CHS
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Wed 10/227:05 amCHS - MSY
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$226
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:44 pmMSY - CHS
1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/145:11 pmCHS - MSY
Nonstop2h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/305:25 amMSY - CHS
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/23:25 pmCHS - MSY
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:40 amMSY - CHS
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1611:04 amCHS - MSY
2 stops9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Charleston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Charleston that are best for you.

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New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/22

9:00 am-11:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Charleston

Mon 8/25

6:13 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$102

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

6:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Charleston

Fri 7/25

9:38 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$201

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/8

7:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Charleston

Mon 9/15

7:59 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$221

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Charleston

Wed 10/22

7:05 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$226

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/10

1:44 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Charleston

Sun 9/14

5:11 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$233

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

5:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

Charleston

Wed 7/2

3:25 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$287

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

9:40 am-7:08 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Charleston

Wed 9/10

11:04 am-7:13 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$296

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

9:00 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$49

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

6:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$109

New OrleansCharleston

MSY - CHS

MSYCHS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/16

5:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$121

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Charleston. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Charleston is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Charleston?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from New Orleans to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Charleston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charleston. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Orleans to Charleston, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Charleston flight route?

    This flight path from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charleston was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Charleston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $102, Breeze Airways will fly you from New Orleans to Charleston and back. In addition to Breeze Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $201 and $221, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Charleston for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Charleston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $109 and Delta from $121 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Charleston?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Charleston is generally $146, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $55. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Charleston), you can expect to pay $98 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Charleston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Charleston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Charleston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from New Orleans to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Charleston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Charleston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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