Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 31 flights a week in July 2026. The 650-mile flight takes about 1h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 650 mi · 1,046 km
- Flight time
- 1h 58m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying CLT to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 31 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 205,567 | 1h 58m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 1,340 | 2h 10m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 5,055 | 1h 55m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 916 | 2h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to MSY flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:32am and the last at 8:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2287American Airlines | 8:32am | 9:32am | 27 | 98% |
| AA 2170American Airlines | 11:55am | 12:59pm | 4 | 63% |
| AA 2615American Airlines | 3:55pm | 4:56pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 3238American Airlines | 3:55pm | 4:56pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 608American Airlines | 8:00pm | 8:59pm | 27 | 64% |
Is CLT to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,686 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 10pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,642 | 78% | 18 min | 1.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 39 | 87% | 11 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 188 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 198 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 44 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 41 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 146 | 71% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 70 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 178 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 81 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 115 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 196 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 77 | 85% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 54 | 72% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 44 | 84% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 162 | 65% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 66 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 129 | 14,933 | |
| September 2025 | 108 | 13,659 | |
| October 2025 | 164 | 22,027 | |
| November 2025 | 153 | 18,687 | |
| December 2025 | 146 | 17,886 | |
| January 2026 | 110 | 13,269 | |
| February 2026 | 135 | 17,404 | |
| March 2026 | 153 | 20,151 | |
| April 2026 | 169 | 21,904 | |
| May 2026 | 164 | 19,501 | |
| June 2026 | 129 | 16,682 | |
| July 2026 | 138 | 17,449 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.