Award flights from Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans (MSY)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for CLT→MSY. Lowest economy: 4,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first: 9,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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CLT to MSY at a glance
- From
- Charlotte/Douglas International, Charlotte, United States (CLT)
- To
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, United States (MSY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New Orleans (MSY)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 262 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 330 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 296 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 14,500 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 306 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.96 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 219 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,130 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 203 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 277 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and United MileagePlus.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 271 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 306 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.96 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue True Blue | 14,500 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,130 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.96 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 48,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 229 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 29,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 256 dates.
- First: nonstop from 9,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 256 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly CLT to MSY on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 · Atmos (13 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (15 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (24 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (21 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (19 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (26 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (19 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (25 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (22 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (21 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (21 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (20 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (26 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (18 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (25 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (25 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (29 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (23 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (28 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (24 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (29 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (8 dates) | 29,000 · Qantas (8 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Charlotte to New Orleans award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 262 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 06:54 UTC). In business, 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 277 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on CLT→MSY?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 330 dates, first 330 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 219 dates, first 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 262 dates, first 271 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 203 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 319 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 296 dates, business 277 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 306 dates, first 306 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from CLT to MSY?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest CLT→MSY award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 4,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 29,000 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.