Flights from New Orleans to Columbus
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 2m
- two tickets, via Orlando
- $148
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 798 mi (1,285 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 2m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $336
Via Raleigh
6h 33m
with the connection
Via Tampa
6h 50m
with the connection
New Orleans to Tampa
flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Columbus: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International.
Tampa to Columbus
flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $210
Via Washington
7h 1m
with the connection
New Orleans to Washington
flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Columbus: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Columbus
flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $201
Via Orlando
7h 5m
with the connection
New Orleans to Orlando
flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Columbus: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Columbus
flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $148
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 New Orleans to cities closest to Columbus
New Orleans to Chicago
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 40m
from $136
New Orleans to Buffalo
Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 5m
New Orleans to Washington
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 30m
from $80
New Orleans to Richmond
Richmond: 343 mi (552 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 3m
New Orleans to Rochester
Rochester: 355 mi (572 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 42m
New Orleans to Raleigh
Raleigh: 374 mi (602 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 5m
To Columbus from cities closest to New Orleans
Atlanta to Columbus
Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 33m
from $145
Tampa to Columbus
Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 20m
from $74
Orlando to Columbus
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 20m
from $66
Punta Gorda to Columbus
Punta Gorda: 534 mi (859 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 24m
from $80
Fort Myers to Columbus
Fort Myers: 549 mi (883 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 30m
Charlotte to Columbus
Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 31m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Columbus?
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 New Orleans to Columbus?
Via Atlanta: 1h 29m to the connection, 1h 33m after it, about 6h 2m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Orleans to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Orlando from $148. 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 New Orleans and Columbus?
Atlanta (6h 2m total), Raleigh (6h 33m total), Tampa (6h 50m total), Washington (7h 1m total) and Orlando (7h 5m total).
How far is Columbus from New Orleans?
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.