Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
2 hours 3 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Charlotte and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 52 flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you want to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 00:59 American Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight from CLT to MSY is 23:03 with American Airlines.
If you're traveling during a peak month like August, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Flying into New Orleans (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the CLT - MSY route include:
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charleston International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is $38. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $77. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CLT to MSY by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CLT to MSY. You don't need to check every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Charlotte. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 24 kilometers from the center of New Orleans. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 52 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the most popular month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New Orleans in May.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CLT to MSY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about New Orleans
Start your New Orleans trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CLT to MSY, check out our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. French Quarter, Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde are popular attractions which should be on every New Orleans itinerary.
Complete your New Orleans trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in New Orleans.
