Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 651 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 69 | 319, 320, 321, 7M8 | 0h59-2h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 321 | 2h07-2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→MSY | GSP→MSY | GSO→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 1h 12m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
CLT–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to MSY
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to MSY ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CEU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).