Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines. The two airports are 652 miles (1,049 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Knoxville and Savannah and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CLT to MSY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CLT to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
CLT to MSY with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and 1 more
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Fort Myers (RSW)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
CLT to MSY: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to MSY?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Charlotte from New Orleans by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and New Orleans (MSY) are 652 miles (1,049 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLT to MSY award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CLT to MSY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CLT to MSY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville (TYS), Savannah (SAV), Nashville (BNA) and Charleston (CHS). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.