Journey information
Overview: Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA flight
Flights from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:09. The fastest flight covers the 648 miles (1044 km) distance in 1h 57m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 648 miles (1044 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 57m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:09 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA
Cheapest price
$545
Average price
$877
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Flights per day
37
Distance
1044 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA will cost around $877 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $545.
Of the 37 flights that leave Charlotte, NC for New Orleans, LA onThu, Nov 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct flights cover the 1044 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the longest flights will take 5 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA790 · AA1025
AA3145
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AA1261 · AA1848
AA3145
UA6236 · UA1647
UA575
UA4029 · UA2253
AA1653 · AA3142Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a train costs an average of €126.
Distance: 648 miles (1044 km)
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5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 36m Average total duration 19h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 15h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA flights for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2960 · AA2392 | 10:15 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h58 | 4:13 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1653 · AA3142 | 10:23 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h14 | 3:37 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4029 · UA2253 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h04 | 4:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4029 · UA1524 · UA1647 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 11h02 | 10:02 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA4029 · UA2295 · UA2468 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h52 | 8:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA4029 · UA1524 · UA2385 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h09 | 7:09 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA4029 · UA1775 · UA570 | 11:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h13 | 7:13 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3450 · UA570 | 11:40 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h33 | 7:13 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA575 | 11:45 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h14 | 4:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2151 · UA2468 | 12:06 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h46 | 8:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1261 · AA1848 | 12:12 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h49 | 7:01 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1261 · AA1785 | 12:12 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h28 | 8:40 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1166 | 12:23 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h09 | 2:32 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1058+ AA5534 | 1:01 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h35 | 8:36 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA1256 · UA250 | 1:15 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h49 | 11:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1842 | 1:57 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h06 | 4:03 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1589+ AA5534 | 2:35 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h01 | 8:36 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3439 · UA251 | 3:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h38 | 1:38 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3439 · UA1535 · UA2194 | 3:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h45 | 11:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3439 · UA4187 · UA1149 | 3:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h03 | 1:03 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA3145 | 4:03 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h10 | 6:13 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3534 · UA1992 · UA251 | 4:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h25 | 1:38 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3534 · UA2394 · UA1899 | 4:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 12h13 | 4:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3534 · UA1149 | 4:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h50 | 1:03 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA3534 · UA661 · UA1899 | 4:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 12h13 | 4:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA3534 · UA2009 · UA1899 | 4:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 12h13 | 4:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2174+ AA4720 | 4:31 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h45 | 10:16 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA1647 | 4:34 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h28 | 10:02 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA2194 | 4:34 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h11 | 11:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1091 · AA3138 | 4:36 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h35 | 1:11 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1091 · AA1251 | 4:36 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h43 | 10:19 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2758+ AA5672 | 6:01 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h14 | 11:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA790 · AA3140 | 6:16 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h11 | 11:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1303 · AA3138 | 6:25 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h46 | 1:11 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3141 | 6:31 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h05 | 8:36 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3442 · UA661 · UA1899 | 6:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h42 | 4:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA2743 · AA1025 | 7:40 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h26 | 3:06 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6203 · UA251 | 7:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h48 | 1:38 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA6203 · UA2217 · UA2474 | 7:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h10 | 5:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA6203 · UA2497 · UA1899 | 7:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h36 | 4:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
UA6203 · UA368 · UA1653 | 7:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h54 | 5:44 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2 transfers | |
AA1152 · AA1007 | 8:16 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h51 | 3:07 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1642+ AA5419 | 9:19 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h24 | 4:43 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2838 · AA1007 | 9:33 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h34 | 3:07 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2838 · AA1455 | 9:33 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h18 | 4:51 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2983 | 9:43 PM Douglas International Airport | 2h05 | 11:48 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4022 · UA2474 | 9:48 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h12 | 5:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4022 · UA2170 | 9:48 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h52 | 3:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA2155 · UA1899 | 10:35 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h51 | 4:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA371 · UA1653 | 11:19 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h25 | 5:44 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1775+ AA5419 | 11:36 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h07 | 4:43 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2185 · AA2936 | 11:45 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h14 | 5:59 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
AA2080 | 3:54 AM Douglas International Airport | 2h13 | 6:07 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Mardi Gras, a vibrant festival known for its lively parades, elaborate floats, and festive balls
- Jazz & Heritage Festival, a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage featuring local and international artists
- Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, an eclectic music festival held in City Park showcasing diverse genres and art installations.
- Mardi Gras, vibrant parades and lively celebrations showcasing the city's unique culture
- Jazz Fest, world-renowned music festival attracting top artists and a festive atmosphere
- Memorial Day Weekend, warm weather with various outdoor events and activities.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, LA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in the main terminal, includes Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.47€ ($0.50) per hour.
- Various restaurants including fast food and sit-down options in the main terminal; top picks include Bojangles' and Starbucks
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, within a short drive.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal near baggage claim.
- Car rental services available at the Rental Car Facility, accessible via shuttle
- Bus Route 5, Charlotte Douglas Intertiol Airport stop, 11 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in Concourse B and C, including local gift shops and newsstands.
- Parking available, Garage Parking approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges such as the Delta Sky Club available, offering refreshments and seating.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services are available on the lower level, with companies like Hertz and Enterprise.
- Bus E2, stop at Kenner terminal, 18 km
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