Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 651 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 47 | 319, 320, 321, 738 | 1h44-2h07 | Oneworld | BA | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 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 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 47 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 1h 12m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 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, Frontier, Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to MSY is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).