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

MSY Airport Page →
1,375 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 35m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
HOU Houston 5h 35m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 6h 12m AAATBA → AA Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 16m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 17m ADB6MX → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 39m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 9h 12m ACF9UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 39m AFAMDL → ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
EWR Newark 16h 2m ACOSTP → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 17h 50m AAACAS → AALXJUA Chicago (ORD) 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
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
IAH ~5h 35m HOU ~5h 35m MIA ~6h 12m ATL ~6h 16m FLL ~6h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
659
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
LIR → MSY
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
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 58% –
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 Miami.
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 Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).