New Orleans to Charlotte (NEW–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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638 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
CHS Charleston ~5h 7m AABA Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 7m AABAF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus ~5h 52m AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Charlotte
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
638 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

NEW–CLT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NEW → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
CLT → 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. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric NEW→CLT MSY→CLT GPT→CLT
Distance from NEW 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 3
Weekly flights 47 35
Flight time 2h 27m 1h 34m 2h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
638 mi / 1,026 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

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.

Charlotte Climate

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.

NEW–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance638 mi / 1,026 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 638 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and BTR. 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 CLT

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to CLT is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,026 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Baton Rouge (BTR).