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Flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 52m door to door (75 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 52m
New Orleans to Chattanooga at a glance
Fastest journey2h 52mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from New Orleans to Chattanooga
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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MSY Atlanta (ATL) CHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon11:00 MSY13:16 ATL0h 59m connection14:15 ATL14:52 CHADelta Air Lines
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MSY Charlotte (CLT) CHA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:15 MSY10:54 CLT2h 51m connection13:45 CLT14:32 CHAAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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 52mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hChattanooga vs New Orleans
- Currency in Chattanooga
- USD
- Airports
- MSY → CHA
Flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Chattanooga?
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 New Orleans to Chattanooga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 721 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Chattanooga?
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 New Orleans and Chattanooga?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.





