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

Flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans usually depart from Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 61% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $72. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

How expensive are last-minute Chattanooga to New Orleans flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $367 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans?

A nonstop flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 456 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chattanooga 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.

Have flight prices from Chattanooga 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 $325 to $2,409. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chattanooga to New Orleans looking right now?

One-way fares from Chattanooga to New Orleans are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $251.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 12m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

What is the time difference between Chattanooga and New Orleans?

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

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 • Hertz • Priceless • Thrifty • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans range from $291 to $464, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans typically range from $291 to $464. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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

•April, June and July are the cheapest months to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans at $296 round-trip. •October ($474) and December ($466) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans?

United Airlines ($325) and American Airlines ($349) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chattanooga to New Orleans according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Chattanooga to New Orleans?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Chattanooga to New Orleans route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chattanooga to New Orleans?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $279. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chattanooga to New Orleans which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Chattanooga to New Orleans layovers at 2h 42m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

1:40 pm - 5:38 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:33 am - 4:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325United Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 16

1:40 pm - 5:38 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 am - 1:02 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

7h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$325United Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

1:40 pm - 5:38 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:33 am - 4:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

7:19 pm - 11:00 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:22 am - 11:33 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$349American Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Sun, Dec 27

7:55 pm - 11:34 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:15 am - 9:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$366Delta

Mon, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 19

3:15 pm - 6:50 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 pm - 4:06 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$387Delta

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6:20 am - 11:50 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:35 pm - 12:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$387American Airlines

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6:20 am - 11:50 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:52 pm - 10:04 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$387American Airlines

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7:40 pm - 12:07 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:15 am - 9:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

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6:41 pm - 8:02 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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6:40 pm - 1:32 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

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Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

5:12 pm - 10:59 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:43 am - 3:18 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$397American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

4:40 pm - 9:43 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:25 pm - 8:53 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$413United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

7:00 am - 1:16 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 5:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

9h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$492United Airlines

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6:50 am - 1:21 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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7:00 am - 5:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

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$492United Airlines

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7:00 am - 11:08 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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7:00 am - 5:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

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$498United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

4:40 pm - 9:43 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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7:00 am - 5:08 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

9h 08m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$579United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

6:50 am - 1:21 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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9h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$642United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

5:55 pm - 11:05 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 10m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Austin Bergstrom Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 6:01 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

9h 01m1 stop Newark

$747United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

1:52 pm - 11:05 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 13m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Austin Bergstrom Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:26 pm - 11:28 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$747United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

6:08 pm - 12:08 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April, June and July are the cheapest months to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans at $296 round-trip.
•October ($474) and December ($466) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans the cheapest?: Flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 456 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to New Orleans flight?
Round-trip flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans range from $291 to $464, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Chattanooga to New Orleans flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $367 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Chattanooga 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 $325 to $2,409. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chattanooga to New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Chattanooga to New Orleans are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $251.
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
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Chattanooga to New Orleans?
Flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans usually depart from Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans pass through?
One-stop flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $72.

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 Chattanooga to New Orleans?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 12m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
What is the time difference between Chattanooga and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Chattanooga (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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $323, about $72 less than Thursday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chattanooga to New Orleans trip for April. Fares historically average $296 round-trip in that month - typically $178 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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