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

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621 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h 34m → ADB6MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston flights
CMH Columbus ~5h 54m → EJAMX Columbus (CMH) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
621 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore NEW Routes CHS Routes NEW Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
FLL ~4h 34m CMH ~5h 54m
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
NEW → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → NEW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric NEW→CHS MSY→CHS JAN→CHS
Distance from NEW – 15 mi 157 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 5 1
Flight time 2h 19m 1h 51m 1h 56m
New Orleans (MSY) to Charleston flights · Jackson (JAN) to Charleston flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of NEW 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.
NEW: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
621 mi / 999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

NEW–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance621 mi / 999 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 NEW to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 621 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from CHS to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, JAN and PNS. 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.

Flights from NEW to CHS

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to CHS is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (999 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Jackson (JAN) and Pensacola (PNS).