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Cheap Flights from Charleston to New Orleans (CHS-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charleston to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
Breeze Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 6:26 pmCHS-MSY
2h 06mnonstop
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8:00 am - 10:47 amMSY-CHS
1h 47mnonstop
$104Breeze Airways
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
Breeze Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 6:26 pmCHS-MSY
2h 06mnonstop
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8:00 am - 10:47 amMSY-CHS
1h 47mnonstop
$110Breeze Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 6:58 amCHS-MSY
12h 32m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 2:40 pmMSY-CHS
19h 45m1 stop
$215Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 12:04 pmCHS-MSY
5h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:15 pm - 11:41 pmMSY-CHS
3h 26m1 stop
$217Delta
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:38 am - 7:24 pmCHS-MSY
10h 46m1 stop
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6:20 am - 2:45 pmMSY-CHS
7h 25m1 stop
$219Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 5:23 pmCHS-MSY
7h 51m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:08 pmMSY-CHS
6h 58m1 stop
$222American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:02 pmCHS-MSY
5h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 12:16 pmMSY-CHS
4h 57m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 9:50 amCHS-MSY
5h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 11:50 amMSY-CHS
5h 25m1 stop
$268Delta
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:15 pmCHS-MSY
6h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 11:20 pmMSY-CHS
6h 45m2 stops
$272Southwest
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 7:45 pmCHS-MSY
8h 00m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 11:20 pmMSY-CHS
6h 45m2 stops
$302Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Charleston to New Orleans

 
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CHS

For quick security, arrive 90 minutes early at CHS. Lines are usually short, but flights are often full, so don't risk missing your flight.

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MSY

At MSY, rideshares and taxis are easily accessible outside Level 1, door 7, for a quick 30-minute ride to the French Quarter.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charleston to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charleston to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charleston to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Charleston to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Charleston, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Charleston to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $378 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charleston to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $191, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charleston to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Charleston to New Orleans

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FAQs for booking flights from Charleston to New Orleans

  • Do any airlines offer a service for the supervision of kids flying alone?

    United Airlines provides an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service, catering to children ages 5 to 14 who are traveling without guardians or adult companions on the same flight. The airline assigns a dedicated staff member to offer personalized assistance and ensure the well-being and safety of the unaccompanied minor throughout their journey, including assurance of handoff to an appropriate person at the arrival airport.

  • What airlines on this route offer special meals for those with dietary restrictions?

    JetBlue presents a diverse selection of special meals to cater to different dietary needs. For instance, it offers vegetarian meals that exclude meat and fish products. Additionally, JetBlue provides nut-free meals, gluten-free meals, low-fat and low-sodium meals, religious meals, and kids’ meals specially designed to keep young passengers satisfied during mealtimes. These options ensure that a variety of dietary preferences and requirements can be accommodated onboard JetBlue flights.

  • What are some of the benefits of upgrading to first class aboard United Airlines?

    When traveling on United flights on this route, some passengers will find that United First service offers enhanced comfort and spaciousness, along with complimentary dining and alcoholic beverages. Passengers can enjoy the convenience of Premier Access benefits, two free checked bags, and priority baggage handling.

  • If I would like to fly on an airline that has a commitment to sustainability, what is a good choice on this flight route?

    Alaska Airlines demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and takes proactive measures to minimize its environmental footprint. Its focus lies on waste-reduction initiatives, including the replacement of single-use plastics on flights with sustainable alternatives. The airline actively promotes recycling programs and encourages both passengers and employees to contribute to waste-reduction efforts. Alaska Airlines also invests in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft to improve fuel efficiency and decrease emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charleston to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charleston to New Orleans was $49 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charleston and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charleston to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charleston to New Orleans?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charleston to New Orleans flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charleston to New Orleans?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Charleston to New Orleans on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charleston to New Orleans, Breeze Airways or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charleston to New Orleans are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $233 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $344 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charleston to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Charleston to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Charleston to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Charleston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Charleston with another airline. Booking your flights between Charleston and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Charleston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charleston to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $95 or less one-way and $159 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers that want to get to the Charleston International Airport (CHS) without driving themselves should consider the CARTA Xp3 Line bus that makes the trip in about 18 minutes from the stop at the corner of Courtenay Dr. and Doughty St.
  • When you want to bring a carry-on bag with you aboard your flight on Spirit Airlines, it is good to know that your bag cannot be any larger than 22 x 18 x 10 in. with no weight limit. Your ticket includes one free personal item that cannot be bigger than 18 x 14 x 8 in.
  • If you are traveling on a flight with stops on the route from Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans (MSY), some common layover airports include Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
  • Passengers wishing to take set of golf clubs with them when they fly on Delta Air Lines should be aware that you can take a golf bag as a standard checked item. This means the bag cannot weigh more than 50 lbs., and it cannot have linear dimensions greater than 115 in.
  • If you would like to take a pet with you on your flight aboard American Airlines, the pet can ride in the cabin in a kennel that can be no bigger than 19 x 13 x 9 in. with no weight limit. Pets must fit comfortably in the kennel to qualify for the flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Charleston to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charleston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Charleston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charleston

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charleston to New Orleans

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 182 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.8Crew
6.6Entertainment
6.8Food
8.4Boarding
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Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025SAN - PIT
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Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

The flight was comfortable with the usual slight turbulence. Macadamia Nuts would be great snacks to purchase in flight.

This is one of the worst trips that I have ever had. Ending up with an overnight delay. I’m not happy with the fact that they did not provide and set up the arrangement needed for lodging that we had to do it on our own. I also feel there should’ve been Compensation for food.

Had to approach landing twice which caused concern but probably due to weather

This was my first time flying your airline and it was okay. The people were nice but I am not used to all the add ons and no movies or even water. But I knew it was going to be that way. I think I prefer paying for the extras to be more comfortable.

Plane did no snacks and had no wifi or entertainment although the flight was 4 hours long.

My original booking was a nonstop flight. It got changed to a flight with a 6vhour layover that became a 7+ hour lay over. I'll never fly this airline again after this roundtrip is over.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

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