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$52+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Charlotte (MSY - CLT)

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MSY — CLT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in December or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$106
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$52
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$384

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charlotte Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charlotte Douglas.
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Charlotte
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/223:44 pmMSY - CLT
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/247:49 pmCLT - MSY
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$106
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/66:10 amMSY - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1611:00 pmCLT - MSY
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/610:05 amMSY - CLT
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 8/167:00 amCLT - MSY
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$158
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Fri 8/85:41 pmMSY - CLT
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Wed 8/135:35 amCLT - MSY
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/2$198

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Charlotte that are best for you.

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New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/22

3:44 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/24

7:49 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$106

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/6

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/16

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$139

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/6

10:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/12

6:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$158

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/8

5:41 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/13

5:35 am-7:58 am

1 stop3h 23m

$198

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/18

7:19 am-10:27 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$52

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

10:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$85

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

9:09 am-11:42 am

1 stop25h 33m

$88

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

2:40 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$305

New OrleansCharlotte

MSY - CLT

MSYCLT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/15

8:00 am-6:39 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$439

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Deals found on 7/1

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Airports
MSY

MSY's single TSA checkpoint keeps wait times around 15 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

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CLT

For quick access to Charlotte, rideshares like Uber or Lyft are often cheaper than taxis from CLT.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Charlotte

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Charlotte. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from New Orleans to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Charlotte in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Charlotte have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Charlotte. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Charlotte?

    Booking a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is your only option if you wish to fly from New Orleans to Charlotte. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Louis Armstrong to Douglas, all of which are around 1h 51m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Louis Armstrong to Charlotte.

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Charlotte is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $106 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $139 and $158 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $52. Southwest flights start at $85 while deals on Frontier start at $88 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Charlotte?

    Before booking your flight to Charlotte from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (96%), American Airlines (77%), British Airways( 77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $108. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Charlotte Douglas) can be booked for $106 on average our data indicates $1,006 when flying from New Orleans to Charlotte.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Charlotte 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 Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from New Orleans to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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