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 24% on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $296 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $387, a difference of $91. 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 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 $311 to $1,745. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $386, which is 72% above the typical average for this route.

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 starting from around $25 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 $289 to $446, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 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 $289 to $446. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311, on American 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, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 5% 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 ($448) and November ($432) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

American Airlines ($311) and Delta ($311) 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chattanooga to New Orleans

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

5:09 pm - 11:00 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:18 am - 4:44 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$311American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

5:09 pm - 11:00 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:18 am - 4:44 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$311American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

5:11 pm - 9:20 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 11:25 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19

1:30 pm - 6:54 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 10:56 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

5:11 pm - 9:20 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 11:25 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

4:36 pm - 9:53 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 12:56 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$325United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

4:36 pm - 9:53 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 12:56 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$325United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

4:36 pm - 9:53 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 am - 12:56 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$339United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18

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

7h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:39 am - 11:37 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$349American Airlines

Mon, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 19

5:44 pm - 10:00 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:57 pm - 11:46 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$387American Airlines

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Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

5:00 am - 8:13 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:38 pm - 7:37 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$397American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

7:25 pm - 10:25 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:58 pm - 6:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$425Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 1:15 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 6:32 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

10h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$492United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

10:29 am - 1:39 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 10m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

9:04 pm - 2:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

16h 36m1 stop Orlando

$642Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 1:15 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:46 am - 12:13 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

11h 27m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$667United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

10:29 am - 9:42 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

24h 13m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Denver Intl

2:34 pm - 2:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

23h 06m1 stop Orlando

$703Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23

4:42 pm - 9:37 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:28 pm - 9:42 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

15h 14m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$793United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23

10:17 am - 4:44 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:46 am - 1:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

24h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$793United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 1:15 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 pm - 11:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 47m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$802United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 21

7:30 am - 11:48 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:05 pm - 11:03 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

7h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$827American Airlines

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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 december.
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, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 5% 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 ($448) and November ($432) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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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 $289 to $446, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.
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 $311 to $1,745. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $386, which is 72% above the typical average for this route.
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 starting from around $25 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 24% on flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $296 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $387, a difference of $91.

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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $296, about $91 less than Thursday fares (24% savings) based on the 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 $152 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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