Flights from Columbus to New Orleans
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 19m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $233
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 798 mi (1,285 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 19m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $414
Via Raleigh
6h 53m
with the connection
Via Tampa
7h 1m
with the connection
Columbus to Tampa
flight 2h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International. Departure to New Orleans: Tampa International.
Tampa to New Orleans
flight 1h 45m
Via Chicago
7h 11m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $233
Via Orlando
7h 15m
with the connection
Columbus to Orlando
flight 2h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International. Departure to New Orleans: Orlando International.
Orlando to New Orleans
flight 2h
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Columbus to cities closest to New Orleans
Columbus to Atlanta
Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 40m
from $125
Columbus to Tampa
Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 16m
from $133
Columbus to Orlando
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 15m
from $41
Columbus to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda: 534 mi (859 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 25m
from $351
Columbus to Fort Myers
Fort Myers: 549 mi (883 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 30m
from $453
Columbus to Charlotte
Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 41m
from $80
To New Orleans from cities closest to Columbus
Chicago to New Orleans
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 30m
from $107
Buffalo to New Orleans
Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 25m
Washington to New Orleans
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 3h
from $142
Richmond to New Orleans
Richmond: 343 mi (552 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 16m
Rochester to New Orleans
Rochester: 355 mi (572 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 8m
Raleigh to New Orleans
Raleigh: 374 mi (602 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 28m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to New Orleans?
Via Atlanta: 1h 40m to the connection, 1h 39m after it, about 6h 19m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbus to New Orleans with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $233. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and New Orleans?
Atlanta (6h 19m total), Raleigh (6h 53m total), Tampa (7h 1m total), Chicago (7h 11m total) and Orlando (7h 15m total).
How far is New Orleans from Columbus?
798 mi (1,285 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.