Columbus to New Orleans (CMH–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CMH Airport Page →
807 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 40 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 40m EJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
STL St Louis 3h 55m EJAWN → WN St Louis (STL) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 20m AABA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFAMDL → DLUAWS Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 4h 40m MXWN → G6MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 4h 48m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 4h 53m LXJWN → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
807 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CMH and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CMH Routes MSY Routes CMH Live Flights MSY Live Flights CMH Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Columbus flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BNA ~3h 40m STL ~3h 55m ATL ~3h 56m CLT ~4h 20m MDW ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,740
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
79%
Return
MSY → CMH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric CMH→MSY DAY→MSY LUK→MSY
Distance from CMH – 71 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 49m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Dayton (DAY) to New Orleans flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to New Orleans flights · Cleveland (CLE) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
807 mi / 1,298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

CMH–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance807 mi / 1,298 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 807 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, St. Louis Lambert and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from MSY to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, LUK and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMH to MSY

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CMH to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to MSY is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 807 miles (1,298 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, St. Louis Lambert and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati (LUK) and Cleveland (CLE).