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Flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 47m door to door (57 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 47m
CHAMSYATL

Chattanooga to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey2h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Chattanooga to New Orleans

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHA Atlanta (ATL) MSY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon12:15 CHA12:53 ATL0h 52m connection13:45 ATL14:02 MSYDelta Air Lines
52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 47m
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CHA Charlotte (CLT) MSY
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat15:00 CHA15:59 CLT2h 01m connection18:00 CLT18:33 MSYPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
721 km448 miles
Journey time
2h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hNew Orleans vs Chattanooga
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
CHA → MSY

Flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chattanooga to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chattanooga to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 721 km.
Where do you change planes between Chattanooga and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chattanooga and New Orleans?
Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Chattanooga and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.

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