$80 Cheap Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (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 $80 for one-way flights and $160 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Sun, May 25 - Thu, May 29
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$160 Roundtrip, just found
$160
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 25 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Thu, May 29, priced at $160 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 5
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$168 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 1 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $168 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Mon, Jun 2
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$179 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Mon, Jun 2, priced at $179 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$179 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $179 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, May 25 - Wed, May 28
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$184 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 25 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $184 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Sun, Jun 1
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$185 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $185 found 9 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Sun, Jun 1
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$186 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $186 found 5 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 15 - Fri, May 16
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$188 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 15 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Fri, May 16, priced at $188 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Apr 25 - Thu, May 22
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$192 Roundtrip, just found
$192
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 25 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Thu, May 22, priced at $192 just found
Delta
Tue, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 19
MSY
New Orleans
CLT
Charlotte
$199 Roundtrip, just found
$199
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 15 from New Orleans to Charlotte, returning Sat, Jul 19, priced at $199 just found
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
$160
Distance
651 mi

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 May. 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 $80 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?
You’ll find cheap return flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) starting at $160. Grab a seat and get ready for takeoff. 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 MSY on May 19 2025 and touching down at CLT. The price was last updated on April 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MSY to CLT?
The cheapest flights from MSY to CLT 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 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 MSY to CLT?
At the moment, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from MSY to CLT is Spirit Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $80. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MSY on June 9 2025. Prices were last updated on April 23 2025 and have not changed since.
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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