$59 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to New Orleans (CLT-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $59 for one-way flights and $118 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 21
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$118 Roundtrip, just found
$118
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 18 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Mon, Jul 21, priced at $118 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 11
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$126 Roundtrip, just found
$126
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 21 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $126 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$127 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $127 found 2 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 4
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$138 Roundtrip, just found
$138
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $138 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$139 Roundtrip, just found
$139
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $139 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$141 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 14 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Fri, Jul 18, priced at $141 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 12
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$144 Roundtrip, just found
$144
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $144 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$145 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $145 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$197 Roundtrip, just found
$197
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $197 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
CLT
Charlotte
MSY
New Orleans
$253 Roundtrip, just found
$253
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Charlotte to New Orleans, returning Sun, Sep 14, priced at $253 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $68 - $409 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New Orleans

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. MSY. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $156
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $156
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Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$118
Distance
651 mi

Charlotte to New Orleans Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to New Orleans

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to New Orleans are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to New Orleans with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to New Orleans

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to New Orleans: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to New Orleans

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $59 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to New Orleans flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to New Orleans airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Grab cheap return tickets starting from $120 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Spirit Airlines flight leaving CLT on July 18 2025 and touching down at MSY. The price was last updated on June 29 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to MSY?
The cheapest flights from CLT to MSY are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
When heading out of Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you can jump on a nonstop flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLT to MSY?
With prices as low as $60 for a one-way journey from CLT to MSY, Spirit Airlines is currently the cheapest carrier for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLT on September 21 2025. Prices were last updated on June 29 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
When departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you'll have your pick from an average of 5 daily nonstop flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights between CLT and MSY are their busiest at 2 PM. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere and possibly cheaper fares, look for a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to MSY?
Fly on a Monday if you're looking for the best choice of flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The first flight of the day leaving Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) is at around 7:32AM UTC-5. Catch this flight and you'll reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 8:45AM UTC-6. The total travel time is 2h 13m.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights from CLT to MSY have an average travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. The distance between these two airports is 650 mi.
What airline has the least delays from CLT to MSY?
American Airlines has the best performance for on-time direct flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY), with an on-time rating of 80%. Use the Expedia App to see your flight status before you head off and get notified of any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
To reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) on time, pick a flight that leaves Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New Orleans from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) is the only airport in New Orleans with direct flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). Browse the options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from CLT to MSY just before your getaway is usually more expensive. But if you're flexible with your travel dates and times, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to MSY flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a CLT to MSY flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. What's more, having everything in one convenient place will take the stress out of travel planning. Simply pick your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then tailor your trip with extras like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
It's usually possible to reschedule or cancel your CLT to MSY flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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