MSY (New Orleans) to CMH (Columbus) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 85 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.MSY → CMH
MSY (New Orleans) to CMH (Columbus)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 73% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 80% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 57%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 80% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 57%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from MSY
79% on timeTSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
MSY cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at CMH
82% on timeWhen flights into CMH are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at CMH: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.