New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT): American Airlines. The two airports are 652 miles (1,049 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Knoxville and Savannah and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to CLT
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book MSY to CLT 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
MSY to CLT with one stop
36 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)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines



- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines



- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and 1 more, then American Airlines




- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines


- Via Richmond (RIC)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Fort Myers (RSW)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


MSY to CLT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to CLT?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT).
How far is New Orleans from Charlotte by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Charlotte (CLT) 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 MSY to CLT 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 MSY to CLT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to CLT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and Charlotte?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville (TYS), Savannah (SAV), Nashville (BNA) and Charleston (CHS). On 20 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.