New Orleans to Charlotte (MSY–CLT) — 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.
MSY–CLT 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 2m. 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 | 49 | 319, 320, 321, 738 | 1h51-2h08 | 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 Charlotte from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→CLT | BTR→CLT | GPT→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 34 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 2h 14m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
MSY–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to CLT
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to CLT is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charleston. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Lafayette (LFT).