Flights from New Orleans to Omaha
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 7h 20m
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 847 mi (1,363 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
7h 20m
with the connection
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 Omaha
New Orleans to Chicago
Chicago: 431 mi (694 km) from Omaha, flight 2h 40m
from $136
New Orleans to Dallas
Dallas: 588 mi (946 km) from Omaha, flight 1h 35m
from $33
New Orleans to Austin
Austin: 766 mi (1,233 km) from Omaha, flight 1h 35m
from $150
New Orleans to Houston
Houston: 795 mi (1,279 km) from Omaha, flight 1h 20m
from $85
New Orleans to Atlanta
Atlanta: 817 mi (1,315 km) from Omaha, flight 1h 29m
from $54
New Orleans to Buffalo
Buffalo: 880 mi (1,417 km) from Omaha, flight 4h 5m
To Omaha from cities closest to New Orleans
Orlando to Omaha
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 22m
from $89
Miami to Omaha
Miami: 669 mi (1,077 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 51m
Chicago to Omaha
Chicago: 835 mi (1,344 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 40m
Detroit to Omaha
Detroit: 940 mi (1,513 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 17m
Washington to Omaha
Washington: 964 mi (1,552 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 55m
from $132
Denver to Omaha
Denver: 1,080 mi (1,738 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 30m
from $221
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Omaha?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Omaha?
Via Chicago: 2h 40m to the connection, 1h 40m after it, about 7h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How far is Omaha from New Orleans?
847 mi (1,363 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.