Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
New Orleans is one hour behind Charleston and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flights. The 14:29 departure with Breeze Airways is the earliest available. Breeze Airways operates the latest service of the day at 18:33.
To ensure you get on your CHS to MSY flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering New Orleans (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHS and MSY:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Right now, R 965 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,915. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHS to MSY if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CHS to MSY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
79% of flights taking off from Charleston Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Charleston Airport from central Charleston, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CHS:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond New Orleans's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to New Orleans in March.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Charleston Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to MSY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres north-west of New Orleans, a trip to Baton Rouge will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Montgomery is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without seeing Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.
