Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT–NEW) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 15m AAF9Y4 → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~5h 47m AABAYE → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CLT and NEW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to Charlotte flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
FLL ~5h 15m CHS ~5h 47m
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
CLT → NEW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
NEW → CLT
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric CLT→NEW RDU→NEW
Distance from CLT – 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 67% –
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT 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 Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
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).

Facts

CLT–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to NEW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from NEW to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).