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

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806 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Columbus to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
806 mi 2h 19m nonstop -1h behind

OSU–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OSU → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → OSU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric OSU→MSY DAY→MSY LUK→MSY
Distance from OSU 62 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 19m 0h 57m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
806 mi / 1,298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m gate to gate.

OSU–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance806 mi / 1,298 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: OSU
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 806 miles.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from MSY to OSU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, LUK and CVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 OSU to MSY

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OSU to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to MSY is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 806 miles (1,298 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati (LUK) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).