Journey information
Overview: Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA flight
Flights from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA depart on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:09. The fastest flight covers the 648 miles (1044 km) distance in 2h 3m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 648 miles (1044 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Flights per day 43 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 2h 3m |
Cheapest month October |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:09 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA
Cheapest price
$512
Average price
$788
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Flights per day
56
Distance
1044 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA will cost around $788 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $512.
Of the 56 flights that leave Charlotte, NC for New Orleans, LA onThu, Apr 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 1044 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NK1530 · NK38302:47PM5h14Douglas International Airport07:01PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$5121One-way1 transfer
NK2191 · NK24501:20PM10h24Douglas International Airport10:44PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$5251One-way1 transfer
AA184208:59AM2h09Douglas International Airport10:08AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA295301:30PM2h10Douglas International Airport02:40PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA298304:42PM2h10Douglas International Airport05:52PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA208010:51PM2h08Douglas International Airport11:59PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA184208:59AM2h09Douglas International Airport10:08AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA295301:30PM2h10Douglas International Airport02:40PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA298304:42PM2h10Douglas International Airport05:52PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
AA215807:16AM2h11Douglas International Airport08:27AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$6701One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 648 miles (1044 km)
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Live departures
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2158 | 11:16 AM Douglas International Airport | 2h11 | 1:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2725 · AA1785 | 11:20 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h52 | 7:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1409 · AA1422 | 11:48 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h34 | 5:22 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2779+ AA5323 | 12:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h38 | 7:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1963 · UA1541 | 12:06 PM Douglas International Airport | 14h39 | 2:45 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1963 · UA250 | 12:06 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h06 | 10:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1842 | 12:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h09 | 3:08 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3035 · AA1619 | 1:20 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h42 | 9:02 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3035 · AA1785 | 1:20 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h52 | 7:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1617+ AA5323 | 1:21 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h17 | 7:38 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3543 · UA1535 · UA2140 | 2:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h09 | 12:22 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3543 · UA251 | 2:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h31 | 12:44 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3543 · UA1535 · UA2194 | 2:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h39 | 10:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3543 · UA4187 · UA600 | 2:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h35 | 11:48 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3702 · UA3687 | 2:34 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h01 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3618 · UA661 · UA1761 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 12h21 | 3:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3618 · UA600 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h39 | 11:48 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3618 · UA788 · UA1761 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 12h21 | 3:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3618 · UA2690 · UA2140 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h13 | 12:22 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3618 · UA1992 · UA251 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h35 | 12:44 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA3091 · AA2959 | 3:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h02 | 10:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA2194 | 3:39 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h13 | 10:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA1647 | 3:39 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h33 | 9:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1564 · AA2967 | 4:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h25 | 9:55 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2134 · AA1006 | 5:16 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h04 | 1:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2134 · AA2959 | 5:16 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h15 | 10:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
NK2191 · NK245 | 5:20 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h24 | 3:44 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2953 | 5:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h10 | 7:40 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1303 · AA2958 | 5:32 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h21 | 11:53 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1228 · UA594 · UA2474 | 6:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h11 | 4:29 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2151 · AA1006 | 6:42 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h38 | 1:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4458 · UA2497 · UA1761 | 6:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h44 | 3:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA4458 · UA2217 · UA2474 | 6:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h43 | 4:29 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA4458 · UA1831 · UA399 | 6:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h08 | 4:54 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA4458 · UA251 | 6:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h58 | 12:44 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
NK1530 · NK383 | 6:47 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h14 | 12:01 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1061 · AA1007 | 7:14 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h12 | 2:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1504 · AA2571 | 8:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h28 | 3:41 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA730 · UA2183 | 8:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 20h14 | 4:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2838 · AA1455 | 8:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h08 | 3:38 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2838 · AA1007 | 8:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h56 | 2:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2983 | 8:42 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h10 | 10:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5618 · UA2170 | 8:45 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h47 | 2:32 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA343 · UA1761 | 9:28 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h02 | 3:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1577 · AA2936 | 10:05 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h54 | 4:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1775 · AA2571 | 10:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h24 | 3:41 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA371 · UA399 | 10:25 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h29 | 4:54 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3563 · UA2253 | 11:40 PM Douglas International Airport | 16h11 | 3:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
AA2080 | 2:51 AM Douglas International Airport | 2h08 | 4:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2354 · AA2972 | 9:15 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h42 | 2:57 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4790 · UA3524 | 10:15 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h15 | 4:30 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA575 · UA2385 | 10:45 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h27 | 6:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA575 | 10:45 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h19 | 4:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2151 · UA2468 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h42 | 7:42 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2151 · UA1525 · UA3687 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h35 | 8:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA2151 · UA571 · UA1647 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h12 | 9:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- French Quarter, a historic district known for its vibrant nightlife, colorful buildings, and rich cultural heritage
- Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter surrounded by iconic landmarks and street performers
- St. Louis Cathedral, a stunning example of French Gothic architecture and the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States
- Garden District, a picturesque neighborhood famous for its well-preserved antebellum mansions and lush gardens
- National WWII Museum, an extensive museum offering immersive exhibits and artifacts detailing the American experience in World War II.
- Mardi Gras, a vibrant festival known for its lively parades, elaborate floats, and festive balls
- Jazz & Heritage Festival, a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage featuring local and international artists
- Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, an eclectic music festival held in City Park showcasing diverse genres and art installations.
- Mardi Gras, vibrant parades and lively celebrations showcasing the city's unique culture
- Jazz Fest, world-renowned music festival attracting top artists and a festive atmosphere
- Memorial Day Weekend, warm weather with various outdoor events and activities.
- Preservation Hall, enjoy traditional New Orleans jazz performances in an intimate and historic setting
- Audubon Park, relax in this beautiful urban park featuring walking paths, a zoo, and a golf course
- Frenchmen Street, experience the vibrant music scene with live performances in numerous bars and clubs
- Steamboat Natchez, take a scenic cruise along the Mississippi River on an authentic paddlewheel steamboat
- City Park, explore this expansive park with botanical gardens, an art museum, and outdoor activities.
popular airports
Popular airports from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in the main terminal, includes Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.47€ ($0.50) per hour.
- Various restaurants including fast food and sit-down options in the main terminal; top picks include Bojangles' and Starbucks
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, within a short drive.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal near baggage claim.
- Car rental services available at the Rental Car Facility, accessible via shuttle
- Bus Route 5, Charlotte Douglas Intertiol Airport stop, 11 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in Concourse B and C, including local gift shops and newsstands.
- Parking available, Garage Parking approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges such as the Delta Sky Club available, offering refreshments and seating.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services are available on the lower level, with companies like Hertz and Enterprise.
- Bus E2, stop at Kenner terminal, 18 km
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