Traveling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours.
New Orleans is one hour behind Charleston and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from CHS to MSY start at 18:24 — the earliest with Breeze Airways. The latest departure is at 19:15 with Breeze Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CHS to MSY flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to exploring New Orleans (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offered by this airline.
Breeze Airways is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CHS and MSY include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Right now, $49 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $98. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CHS to MSY, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CHS to MSY.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.5% of flights that take off from CHS arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Charleston International Airport from central Charleston, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near CHS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Consider booking a hotel close to MSY if you have a late Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty to explore New Orleans and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
The street address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the busiest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New Orleans in May.
Lock in your flight from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for August if you want to explore New Orleans during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHS to MSY in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen New Orleans. Around 121 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Center for the Arts.
Montgomery is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 451 kilometers north-east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without seeing Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.