Cheap flights from Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT - MSY) from $44

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/28. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CLT — MSY
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or September, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY)

All the information you need to plan the best CLT to MSY flight in 2023: compare Charlotte to New Orleans flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in New Orleans.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$245

One-way from

$85
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From Charlotte Douglas to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

CLT - MSY

Price

$245 - $482

MSY

Temperature

51.8 - 82.4 °F

MSY

Rainfall

3.3 - 6.4 inches

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Charlotte to New Orleans compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $500. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $666.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Charlotte in August are about $446 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $169.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT - MSY)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Charlotte to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Charlotte to New Orleans

Peruse some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Charlotte to New Orleans. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap Frontier flights from Charlotte to New Orleans

Some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found at this time heading from Charlotte to New Orleans. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Charlotte to New Orleans flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CLT to MSY flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Charlotte to New Orleans in 2023. Check back in a little while for more flight options.

Charlotte to New Orleans 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to New Orleans from Charlotte found for this year
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Non-stop flights to New Orleans from Charlotte

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One-way flights to New Orleans from Charlotte

The cheapest one-way flights from Charlotte to New Orleans
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Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/31

1 stop19h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/4

1 stop22h 29m

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Charlotte Douglas

Mon 10/30

1 stop13h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/7

1 stop14h 39m

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Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/28

1 stop16h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/4

1 stop19h 35m

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Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/11

1 stop16h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/14

1 stop14h 39m

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Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/25

1 stop9h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/28

1 stop18h 43m

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Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/31

1 stop8h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/1

1 stop11h 41m

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Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/25

1 stop11h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/28

1 stop18h 43m

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Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/13

1 stop7h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/17

1 stop7h 14m

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Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/15

1 stop5h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/20

1 stop4h 57m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines from Charlotte to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Sun Country is often the cheap option, but lately the value is not hand-in-hand with the savings

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Charlotte to New Orleans flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to New Orleans?

If you book a flight from Charlotte to New Orleans, you will be flying from Douglas to Louis Armstrong. Flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) take 1h 58m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Douglas to New Orleans per day from 5 airlines.

Can I find flights from Charlotte to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Charlotte to New Orleans for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $77, but on average you can expect to pay $104.

Are there nonstop flights from Charlotte to New Orleans for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Charlotte to New Orleans under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Charlotte to New Orleans is less than $508.

Are there last-minute flights available from Charlotte to New Orleans for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Charlotte to New Orleans within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Charlotte to New Orleans?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

How popular is this Charlotte to New Orleans flight route?

How many flights depart from Charlotte to New Orleans on average per day?

11 flight departures from Charlotte to New Orleans per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 18% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 45% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 36% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Charlotte to New Orleans?

Departing from Charlotte to New Orleans will take you 7h 36m. The distance from Charlotte to New Orleans is about 654 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to New Orleans round-trip from $77. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Spirit Airlines. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charlotte to New Orleans?

What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to New Orleans?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $287. While the most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $106 on average our data indicates $393 when flying from Charlotte to New Orleans.

What does CLT to MSY mean?

CLT stands for Charlotte Douglas Airport, while MSY stands for New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Charlotte to New Orleans

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Top 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to New Orleans

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Charlotte to New Orleans choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$260Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Charlotte to New Orleans

See what time of day planes typically take off from Charlotte to New Orleans
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
65%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
17%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to New Orleans

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Charlotte to New Orleans
Sunday9daily flights
Monday9daily flights
Tuesday5daily flights
Wednesday9daily flights
Thursday9daily flights
Friday9daily flights
Saturday7daily flights

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