New Orleans to Columbia (MSY–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 15m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 7m AAASAY → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 5h 16m AAWN → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 5h 33m ACAZCM → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 41m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 41m AAF9 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 22m ADB6NK → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 8h 10m AADLWN → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 12h 50m AAATBA → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ATL ~3h 27m CLT ~4h 15m RIC ~4h 40m DFW ~5h 7m DCA ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
449
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
MSY → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric MSY→CAE MOB→CAE
Distance from MSY – 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 100% –
Mobile (MOB) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

MSY–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from CAE to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MOB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mobile (MOB).