Cheap flights from Charleston to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights $173
Breeze Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $173
Cheapest one-way flight $64
Breeze Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $64
Last-minute weekend getaway $318
Breeze Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $318
Cheapest business class flights $597
Delta 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $597
Fastest flight 1 hr 57 min The fastest nonstop flight from Charleston to New Orleans takes 1 hr 57 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Charleston to New Orleans is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $115–250
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–390

Popular airlines from Charleston to New Orleans

  • American
    from $274
    Typical price: $235–455
    518 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • Delta
    from $257
    Typical price: $245–540
    446 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $173
    Typical price: $150–375
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • Southwest
    from $279
    Typical price: $255–450
    255 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • United
    from $274
    Typical price: $295–590
    169 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $413
    Typical price: $350–1,050
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Charleston

  • Charleston International Airport (CHS)
    Charleston United States 28 min 10 mi
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 3 hr 12 min 177 mi
  • Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
    Savannah United States 2 hr 2 min 86 mi
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
    Myrtle Beach United States 2 hr 85 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Charleston to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Charleston to New Orleans are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $115 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $173. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $274, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $257, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $173, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $279, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $274, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $413, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans starts at $173 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
1 hr 57 min is the shortest flight time from Charleston to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Charleston to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Charleston to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Charleston to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 518 connecting flights per week. American flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Charleston to New Orleans are:
  • Delta offers 446 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Southwest offers 255 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • United offers 169 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Charleston and New Orleans.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $173. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $274, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $257, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $173, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $279, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $274, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $413, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
Breeze flies direct from Charleston to New Orleans.
  • There are 7 Breeze direct flights from Charleston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charleston and New Orleans at price $318 is offered by Breeze from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Breeze flies direct from Charleston to New Orleans.
  • There are 7 Breeze direct flights from Charleston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Charleston to New Orleans on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Charleston and New Orleans start at $173 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Charleston to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Charleston and New Orleans start at $597 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charleston and New Orleans start at $173 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Charleston to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Charleston and New Orleans starts at $318 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Breeze.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charleston and New Orleans at price $318 is offered by Breeze from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Charleston to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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