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

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Today's featured flight deals from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $59 for one-way flights and $106 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 6
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$106 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$106
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $106 found 12 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$116 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $116 found 6 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$130 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Fri, Oct 24, priced at $130 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$135 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $135 found 6 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$135 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $135 found 4 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$138 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $138 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$139 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $139 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$139 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $139 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $144 found 1 day ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$197 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $197 found 6 hours ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $68 - $258 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Charlotte

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

Select flight to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. CLT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 11 minutes. Flights from $213
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center11 min
Flights from $213
Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT)
Origin airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Destination airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$106
Distance
651 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 5 mins

New Orleans to Charlotte Flights

The cheapest times to fly from New Orleans to Charlotte

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 New Orleans to Charlotte are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Charlotte with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from New Orleans to Charlotte: 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 New Orleans to Charlotte

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 New Orleans to Charlotte 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 New Orleans to Charlotte 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 New Orleans to Charlotte 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $59 or cheap return flight from $106 from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
October is the most affordable month to fly from MSY to CLT. Planning your trip for the off-season is often the key to landing a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
When flying out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY), you can jump on a direct flight to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
The cheapest airline to offer flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) and Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) will change depending on your travel plans. Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are just some of the choices offering reasonable prices. Use Expedia's filters to compare airlines in one place and find the right MSY to CLT flight for your budget.
How many flights per day from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
With, on average, 5 direct flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) every day, you'll be taking off on vacation soon enough.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
More passengers fly between MSY and CLT at 4 PM than at any other time of day. Prefer a quieter experience? Travel outside of rush hours and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from MSY to CLT?
Fly on a Friday if you're searching for the biggest selection of flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT).
What is the earliest flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 7:10AM UTC-6, departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). You'll be in the air for about 2h 4m, coming in to land at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) at approximately 10:14AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Flights from MSY to CLT have an average travel time of 2 hours and 1 minute. The distance between these two airports is 650 mi.
What airline has the least delays from MSY to CLT?
With 88% of journeys usually arriving as scheduled, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). To check your flight status and get notified if anything changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
To touch down at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) on schedule, pick a flight that leaves Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) before 3 PM. The chance 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 Charlotte from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Browse your flight options from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). This is the only Charlotte airport you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from MSY to CLT just before your getaway is usually more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your travel dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a MSY to CLT flight and hotel package?
Securing a MSY to CLT flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip all in one place. Select from our extensive range of stays and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
In most instances, you can cancel or modify your MSY to CLT flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you need further information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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