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

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MX Mexicana
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New Orleans to Charleston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 635 mi 1h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 87 1-stop hubs

MSY–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 635 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 7 223 1h47 84% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,712
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric MSY→CHS PNS→CHS
Distance from MSY – 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 47m 2h
Departure OTP 84% –
Pensacola (PNS) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
635 mi / 1,022 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m.
Facts

MSY–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance635 mi / 1,022 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 47m. The route covers 635 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSY to CHS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SAV, ADS, JAX, SRQ, MYR, SUA, PBI, SDF, FTY, RDU, JWN, VRB, CLL, RSW, MEM, RIC, PIE, SUS, ORL, OPF, FMY, APF, CGF, NAS, BUF, PIT, TUL, BCT, OMA, AZO, CLE, HPN, BED, TEB, CHO, ABQ, TTN, PLS, AFW, ISP, EGE, APA, MHT, SCF, YUL, JAC, SLC, LAS, SNA, BZN, SAN, SJO, CUN, DTW, VNY, IAD, OAK, SFO, FLL, ATL, ORF, STL, MDW, IAH, MIA, CVG, DFW, HOU, CLT, PHL, EWR, YYZ, MCO, AUS, DAL, ORD, TPA, BNA, BWI, DCA, LGA, JFK, DEN, BOS, MSP and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from CHS to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS. 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 MSY to CHS

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to CHS ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,022 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).