Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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651 mi airlines 83/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 51m ago
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AA2158
AA American
7M8
7:16 AM
EDT
8:27 AM
EDT
2h 11m
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AA2396
AA American
320
8:30 AM
EDT
9:37 AM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA1842
AA American
320
8:59 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
EDT
2h 9m
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AA2415
AA American
319
10:20 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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AA2420
AA American
321
1:45 PM
EDT
2:49 PM
EDT
2h 4m
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AA2953
AA American
319
2:02 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AA1943
AA American
321
3:53 PM
EDT
4:57 PM
EDT
2h 4m
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BA1788
BA British
321
4:42 PM
EDT
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA2983
AA American
321
4:42 PM
EDT
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA5323
AA American
7:14 PM
EDT
8:23 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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AA3321
AA American
321
7:30 PM
EDT
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AA2080
AA American
321
9:44 PM
EDT
10:49 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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BA1791
BA British
321
9:49 PM
EDT
10:56 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA424
AA American
321
6:12 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
EDT
2h 8m
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AA1278
AA American
321
7:00 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA1266
AA American
319
7:15 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2158
AA American
7M8
9:17 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA2396
AA American
320
10:26 AM
EDT
1:33 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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BA5064
BA British
319
10:49 AM
EDT
1:49 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA1842
AA American
320
11:55 AM
EDT
2:44 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA2415
AA American
319
12:11 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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BA5063
BA British
319
12:24 PM
EDT
3:27 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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AA2953
AA American
319
3:31 PM
EDT
6:37 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AA2420
AA American
321
3:41 PM
EDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA1943
AA American
321
5:50 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2983
AA American
321
6:43 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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Charlotte to New Orleans
4 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 651 mi 0h 59m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 69 319, 320, 321, 7M8 0h59-2h11 50% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 321 2h07-2h10 50% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 0 50%
NK Spirit Airlines 0 50%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (83 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to MSY direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
89
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,505
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
MSY → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 2h 11m.
Getting to CLT

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

Key statistics for the Charlotte to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time0h 59m to 2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights83 out / 89 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 2h 11m. The route covers 651 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from CLT to MSY. The return direction has about 89 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CEU, APF, GSO, ALN, GSP, FTY, SDF, BCT, PBI, CGF, ECP, DAY, MEM, OPF, HOU, PVD, CLE, MKE, YUL, GRR, EGE, BDL, MBJ, ASE, SCF, PLS, SAL, PNS, SJO, OAK, RSW, ORF, CHS, CVG, ATL, BNA, YYZ, PIT, STL, SAV, MIA, TPA, MDW, MCO, FLL, DCA, BWI, IAD, IAH, ORD, DTW, DFW, EWR, SAT, RDU, LAS, XNA, MCI, PHL, JFK, AUS, DAL, MYR, RIC, LGA, PHX, DEN, BOS, MSP, LHR, JAX, LAX, EYW, SAN, CUN, SLC, SFO, SEA, ADS, SHV and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, GSO and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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).