How to get from New Orleans to Charlotte: connecting flights, about 5h 52m total

Flights from New Orleans to Charlotte

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Best fares from New Orleans to Charlotte

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Cheapest one-way $150 6 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $555 6 December 2026, AA Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $150

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 5h 52m
two tickets, via Orlando: $172
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 649 mi (1,044 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

5h 52m

with the connection

New Orleans to Atlanta flight 1h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Charlotte flight 1h 23m

two ticketsfrom $550

Via Raleigh

6h 17m

with the connection

New Orleans to Raleigh flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to Charlotte flight 1h 12m

Via Orlando

6h 36m

with the connection

New Orleans to Orlando flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Orlando to Charlotte flight 1h 51m

two ticketsfrom $172

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From New Orleans to cities closest to Charlotte

New Orleans to Raleigh Raleigh: 130 mi (209 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 5m New Orleans to Atlanta Atlanta: 226 mi (364 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 29m from $54 New Orleans to Richmond Richmond: 248 mi (399 km) from Charlotte, flight 4h 3m New Orleans to Washington Washington: 329 mi (529 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 30m from $80 New Orleans to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 450 mi (725 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 50m New Orleans to Orlando Orlando: 464 mi (746 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 45m from $83

To Charlotte from cities closest to New Orleans

Baton Rouge to Charlotte Baton Rouge: 75 mi (121 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 14m from $239 Houston to Charlotte Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 34m from $95 Tallahassee to Charlotte Tallahassee: 347 mi (559 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 47m from $249 Memphis to Charlotte Memphis: 359 mi (578 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 54m from $111 Huntsville to Charlotte Huntsville: 388 mi (624 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 43m from $127 Atlanta to Charlotte Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 23m from $75

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Charlotte?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Charlotte?

Via Atlanta: 1h 29m to the connection, 1h 23m after it, about 5h 52m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from New Orleans to Charlotte with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Orlando from $172. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between New Orleans and Charlotte?

Atlanta (5h 52m total), Raleigh (6h 17m total) and Orlando (6h 36m total).

How far is Charlotte from New Orleans?

649 mi (1,044 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.