New Orleans to Liberia (MSY–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
1,375 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
IAH Houston 5h 35m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
HOU Houston 5h 37m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 54m ADB6NK → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 6h 14m AAATBA → AAKOWQR Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 31m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 59m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 9h 45m ACF9UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 2m AFAMDL → ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
EWR Newark 15h 57m ACOSTP → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Liberia flights
JFK New York 17h 11m AFATB6 → B6 New York (JFK) to Liberia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,375 mi 2h 48m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore MSY Routes LIR Routes MSY Live Flights LIR Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from Liberia (LIR) Liberia to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
IAH ~5h 35m HOU ~5h 37m FLL ~5h 54m MIA ~6h 14m MGM ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
654
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 → LIR
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
LIR → MSY
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Liberia from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric MSY→LIR PNS→LIR
Distance from MSY – 187 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 48m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 63% –
Pensacola (PNS) to Liberia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,375 mi / 2,212 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MSY–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance1,375 mi / 2,212 km
Flight time2h 48m
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: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,375 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Liberia is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from LIR to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS. 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 MSY to LIR

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to LIR is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,375 miles (2,212 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).