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$258+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Columbia (MSY - CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CAE
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/92:01 pm
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 7/132:51 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/206:30 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 6/242:51 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:20 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Mon 10/57:20 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/138:00 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 8/182:56 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:31 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 9/910:22 am
CAE
-
MSY
2 stops14h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/21:50 pm
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 7/87:23 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/19:05 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Sun 10/47:20 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$427

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$258
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$452
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbia that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/9

2:01 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/13

2:51 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$309

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

11:31 am-7:07 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/9

10:22 am-11:33 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$415

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/13

8:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/18

10:22 am-10:41 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$484

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/2

8:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/8

10:31 am-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$528
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/15

10:57 am-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$258
Quickest one-way

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

6:14 am-11:09 am

1 stop3h 55m

$308

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

2:49 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$308

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/15

6:30 am-7:09 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$313

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

3:45 pm-9:43 am

2 stops16h 58m

$518

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $258). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Columbia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated June 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from New Orleans to Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Columbia?

    Departing from New Orleans to Columbia will take you 6h 15m. The distance from New Orleans to Columbia is about 600 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Columbia round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $258). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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