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Flights from Champaign to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 6h 18m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 18m
CMIMSYORD

Champaign to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey6h 18mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Champaign to New Orleans

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMI Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat16:00 CMI16:52 ORD3h 23m connection20:15 ORD22:18 MSYEnvoy Air + United Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 18m
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CMI Dallas (DFW) MSY
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:15 CMI09:13 DFW4h 17m connection13:30 DFW14:43 MSYEnvoy Air + American Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,142 km709 miles
Journey time
6h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNew Orleans vs Champaign
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
CMI → MSY

Flights from Champaign to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Champaign to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Champaign and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Champaign and New Orleans?
Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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