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Cheapest round-trip
$298
Typical prices: $343-$541
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Thu 12/6Sun 12/9
CRW - MSY • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $433 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charleston to New Orleans (CRW-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to New Orleans

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
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2:43 pm - 8:35 amCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
18h 52m1 stop Orlando
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9:26 am - 9:19 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
22h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$298Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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5:03 pm - 11:15 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:38 pm - 11:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$320American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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11:09 am - 2:37 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:25 am - 10:28 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$320Delta
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:29 amCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 11:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$320American Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:43 pm - 5:08 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
27h 25m1 stop Orlando
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2:18 pm - 9:19 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
18h 01m1 stop Orlando
$323Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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10:35 am - 7:49 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:15 am - 8:45 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
10h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$331United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 28
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10:35 am - 7:49 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:30 am - 5:27 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
5h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$340United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 28
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4:13 pm - 8:30 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:47 pm - 10:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
4h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Thu, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 20
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6:00 am - 9:55 amCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:53 am - 3:17 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
4h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:41 pmCRW  Charleston Yeager-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 41m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:38 pm - 11:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CRW Charleston Yeager
4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$365American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Charleston to New Orleans flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to New Orleans. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to New Orleans?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to New Orleans at $258 round-trip.
•May ($742) and October ($704) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 187% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Charleston to New Orleans flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$298
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans

When to book flights from Charleston to New Orleans

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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Your Charleston to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charleston to New Orleans.

  • How long is a flight from Charleston to New Orleans?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Charleston to New Orleans. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 34m and 5h 37m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charleston to New Orleans range from $343 to $541, with an average of $440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $343 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Charleston to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $298 to $1,392. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Flights from Charleston to New Orleans usually depart from Charleston Yeager (CRW) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from Charleston to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 55% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Charleston to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $280.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charleston to New Orleans?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 11m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 26m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What is the time difference between Charleston and New Orleans?

    New Orleans is 1 hour behind Charleston (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Charleston to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $343, about $280 less than Friday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to New Orleans trip for August. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $484 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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