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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $502, a difference of $215. 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 long is a flight from New Orleans to Chattanooga?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Chattanooga?

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 New Orleans to Chattanooga 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 $2,167. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from New Orleans to Chattanooga are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $358, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 42m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 04m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Chattanooga?

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

What car rental options are available at Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA)?

Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Budget • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga range from $278 to $386, with an average of $319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga typically range from $278 to $386. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311, on Delta.

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

•December is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chattanooga at $243 round-trip. •January ($775) and April ($502) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 218% 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 New Orleans to Chattanooga?

Delta ($311) and United Airlines ($335) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Chattanooga according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Chattanooga route. 63% 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 New Orleans to Chattanooga?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $335. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Chattanooga layovers at 2h 43m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Chattanooga

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

7:32 am - 1:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:37 pm - 6:41 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 23

7:30 am - 2:34 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:15 pm - 6:54 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 23

7:30 am - 2:34 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:15 pm - 6:54 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

7:04 am - 1:14 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:40 pm - 5:33 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$335United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

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

4h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:40 pm - 8:08 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$339United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

9:05 am - 4:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 11:15 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$339United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

5:58 pm - 11:41 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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

4h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$359American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

6:30 am - 11:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:15 pm - 7:19 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$387Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

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

4h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:03 pm - 12:12 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$404American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

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

4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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

7h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$404American Airlines

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Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9

3:43 pm - 11:28 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:52 pm - 11:52 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$413United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9

6:03 pm - 8:49 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

13h 46m1 stop Tampa

2:48 pm - 4:13 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

26h 25m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$666Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

4:56 pm - 10:47 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:50 pm - 6:19 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$733Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

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

9h 01m1 stop Newark

5:52 pm - 1:21 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

20h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$749United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

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

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:52 pm - 1:21 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

24h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$749United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

3:43 pm - 11:28 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:37 pm - 4:53 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

23h 16m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$754United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

3:43 pm - 11:28 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:37 pm - 1:21 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 44m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$754United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

7:00 am - 9:48 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

25h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

6h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$803United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

2:41 pm - 9:48 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

18h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:55 pm - 11:52 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$808United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

2:08 pm - 11:06 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

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

8:03 pm - 12:08 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$885American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Chattanooga? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Chattanooga departing in january.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chattanooga? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •December is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chattanooga at $243 round-trip.
•January ($775) and April ($502) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 218% 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 New Orleans to Chattanooga?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga.
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Chattanooga?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Chattanooga takes 00m, covering 456 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Chattanooga?
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 New Orleans to Chattanooga flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga range from $278 to $386, with an average of $319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from New Orleans to Chattanooga 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 $2,167. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New Orleans to Chattanooga looking right now?
One-way fares from New Orleans to Chattanooga are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $358, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA)?
Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Chattanooga?
Flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA).
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga pass through?
One-stop flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $502, a difference of $215.

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 New Orleans to Chattanooga?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 42m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 04m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $287, about $215 less than Tuesday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Chattanooga trip for December. Fares historically average $243 round-trip in that month - typically $532 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport.

• Extended Stay America Select Suites - Chattanooga - Airport
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