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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 26 - Mon, Sep 29
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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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
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6:19 pm - 7:21 pmCHS-MSY
2h 02mnonstop
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9:00 am - 11:51 amMSY-CHS
1h 51mnonstop
$114Breeze Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 10:05 pmCHS-MSY
5h 25m1 stop
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5:10 am - 10:45 amMSY-CHS
4h 35m1 stop
$181Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:53 pmCHS-MSY
9h 43m1 stop
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6:30 am - 9:05 amMSY-CHS
25h 35m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
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12:08 pm - 8:54 pmCHS-MSY
9h 46m1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:47 amMSY-CHS
1h 47mnonstop
Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
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10:30 am - 6:53 pmCHS-MSY
9h 23m1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:47 amMSY-CHS
1h 47mnonstop
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 7:58 amCHS-MSY
3h 43m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 6:57 pmMSY-CHS
4h 52m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 6:09 pmCHS-MSY
8h 38m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:16 pm - 10:01 pmMSY-CHS
5h 45m1 stop
$242American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 2:49 pmCHS-MSY
5h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 11:37 pmMSY-CHS
5h 19m1 stop
$247American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 9:50 amCHS-MSY
5h 35m1 stop
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7:25 am - 11:50 amMSY-CHS
3h 25m1 stop
$260Delta
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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 $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $367 and $326 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 $170, 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, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charleston to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 $55 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, 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 $231 and an overall rating of 8.0, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $349 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 $55 or less one-way and $124 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

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Charleston

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Head rest did not move, very uncomfortable. Staff was great. There was no entertainment, would be nice not to have to pay for snack.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Flight was rescheduled from (originally) early Saturday departure to a late Sunday departure. Then the late Sunday departure was delayed again (weather) and got in very late. We’ve enjoyed Breeze a lot, but this particular experience was a little disappointing.

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.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

After 2 hrs the flight was canceled. The next flight wasn’t until 4 days away! They wouldn’t book us with other airlines. We ended up driving 15 hrs to get home

The flight was on time, boarding was efficient, staff was nice. Seats seem to have been upgraded on this model and were clean and tidy. I did not purchase in flight snacks.

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

First time on Spirit. Definitely a streamline flight but I would fly Spirit again.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

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