Charleston to New Orleans (CHS–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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621 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h 51m ADB6MX → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 621 mi 3h 4m nonstop -1h behind

CHS–NEW had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 621 miles in 3h 4m.

Also explore CHS Routes NEW Routes CHS Live Flights NEW Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to Charleston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CHS–NEW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 50% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
FLL ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHS → NEW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
NEW → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric CHS→NEW SAV→NEW
Distance from CHS – 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 4m 0h 23m
Departure OTP 50% –
Savannah (SAV) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Charleston.
CHS: EDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
621 mi / 999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

CHS–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance621 mi / 999 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 621 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CHS to NEW: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Charleston.
Yes, return flights from NEW to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHS to NEW

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CHS to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to NEW is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (999 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Savannah (SAV).