Cheap flights from Charleston to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights $158
Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $158
Cheapest one-way flight $59
Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Feb 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $59
Last-minute weekend getaway $371
United 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $371
Cheapest business class flights $616
American 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans is currently $616
Fastest flight 2 hr 7 min The fastest nonstop flight from Charleston to New Orleans takes 2 hr 7 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

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 November.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $115–250
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $185–350

Popular airlines from Charleston to New Orleans

  • American
    from $229
    Typical price: $230–415
    466 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • Delta
    from $278
    Typical price: $235–520
    362 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • Southwest
    from $229
    Typical price: $245–415
    266 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $158
    Typical price: $140–365
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    CHS - MSY Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    11 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • United
    from $246
    Typical price: $290–570
    145 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - MSY Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $368
    Typical price: $365–1,050
    19 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 1 min 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 $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $229, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $278, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $229, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $158, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $246, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $368, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to New Orleans starts at $158 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Feb 18.
2 hr 7 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 5 nonstop flights and 11 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 466 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 362 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Southwest offers 266 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • United offers 145 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • JetBlue offers 19 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 $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $229, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $278, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $229, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $158, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $246, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Charleston to New Orleans is $368, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
Breeze flies direct from Charleston to New Orleans.
  • There are 5 Breeze direct flights from Charleston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
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 $371 is offered by United from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
Breeze flies direct from Charleston to New Orleans.
  • There are 5 Breeze direct flights from Charleston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Charleston to New Orleans are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Charleston and New Orleans start at $158 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 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 $616 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charleston and New Orleans start at $158 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.
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 $371 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charleston and New Orleans at price $371 is offered by United from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
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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