New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 31 flights a week in July 2026. The 650-mile flight takes about 1h 56m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 650 mi · 1,046 km
- Flight time
- 1h 56m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MSY to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 31 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 214,047 | 1h 56m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 5,894 | 1h 49m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 1,049 | 2h 4m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 884 | 1h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to CLT flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 5:39pm. 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 1278American Airlines | 6:20am | 9:23am | 27 | 89% |
| AA 1266American Airlines | 6:53am | 10:00am | 4 | 94% |
| AA 2287American Airlines | 10:12am | 1:15pm | 27 | 93% |
| AA 2170American Airlines | 1:50pm | 4:59pm | 4 | 54% |
| AA 2615American Airlines | 5:39pm | 8:46pm | 23 | 76% |
| AA 3238American Airlines | 5:39pm | 8:46pm | 8 | n/a |
Is MSY to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,686 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 1pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,643 | 82% | 19 min | 1.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 38 | 82% | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 36 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 188 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 175 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 207 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 177 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 67 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 81 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 114 | 64% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 48 | 80% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 197 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 75 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 110 | 78% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 204 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 128 | 15,054 | |
| September 2025 | 107 | 14,244 | |
| October 2025 | 164 | 22,904 | |
| November 2025 | 154 | 21,207 | |
| December 2025 | 146 | 17,723 | |
| January 2026 | 112 | 12,845 | |
| February 2026 | 134 | 17,215 | |
| March 2026 | 151 | 20,796 | |
| April 2026 | 168 | 20,678 | |
| May 2026 | 163 | 22,959 | |
| June 2026 | 129 | 18,310 | |
| July 2026 | 139 | 18,707 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.