Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in Charleston is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of New Orleans.
Take your pick of three weekly New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Breeze Airways is the earliest available. Breeze Airways operates the last service of the day at 11:00.
Your MSY to CHS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Traveling to Charleston (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Breeze Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport.
Breeze Airways is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MSY and CHS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport flight is $59. A round-trip ticket right now is $117. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from MSY to CHS, book your journey one month before your departure date.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSY to CHS.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
Of all flights leaving New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans, it takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MSY:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Pick up a Charleston Airport rental car and explore Charleston and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Charleston Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Charleston in March.
Before locking in your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Charleston Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSY to CHS sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Charleston. Around 322 kilometers away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometers north of Charleston. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are highlights.