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Flights from New Orleans to Columbia

There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Chicago, about 5h 22m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 22m
MSYCOUDFW

New Orleans to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Chicago

Best ways to fly from New Orleans to Columbia

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

1
MSY Dallas (DFW) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Fri16:30 MSY17:58 DFW2h 32m connection20:30 DFW21:52 COUAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
14 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 22m
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MSY Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat08:15 MSY10:37 ORD2h 38m connection13:15 ORD14:15 COURepublic Airlines + GoJet Airlines
13 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 00m
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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
1,005 km624 miles
Journey time
5h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs New Orleans
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
MSY → COU

Flights from New Orleans to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,005 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Columbia?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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