How long is the flight from New Orleans to Columbia?

Departing from New Orleans to Columbia will take you 5h 05m. 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 $228. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Columbia?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from New Orleans to Columbia. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Columbia?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from New Orleans. Users have commonly found prices around $326 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $223. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

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

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$198+ Flights from New Orleans to Columbia

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New Orleans to Columbia flights typically cost between $258 and $355 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $198 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 9-Oct 12).

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Round-trip from	$198 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$343

From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbia Metropolitan

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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 September 15, 2025.

Thu 10/96:41 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/122:59 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$198

Thu 10/166:41 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/192:59 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$217

Wed 10/18:19 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/411:31 amCAE - MSY

1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$228

Sat 10/188:00 amMSY - CAE

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/152:29 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$249

Fri 11/216:39 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/246:21 amCAE - MSY

1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$274

Sat 9/278:00 amMSY - CAE

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/302:53 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$284

Sat 9/277:00 amMSY - CAE

2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:15 amCAE - MSY

1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$304

Best flights from New Orleans to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Thu 10/96:41 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/122:59 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$198

Fri 10/316:25 amMSY - CAE

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Sun 11/26:07 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$249

Sat 9/278:00 amMSY - CAE

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/302:53 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$284

Fri 11/216:39 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/235:06 amCAE - MSY

1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$319

Wed 10/18:19 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/411:31 amCAE - MSY

1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$228

Tue 11/186:22 amMSY - CAE

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Sat 11/225:44 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$249

Thu 10/166:41 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/194:33 pmCAE - MSY

2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$235

Sat 10/255:20 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Mon 10/275:32 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$274

Sat 9/277:00 amMSY - CAE

2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/3010:15 amCAE - MSY

2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$377

Fri 10/243:25 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop21h 53mDelta

Mon 10/275:32 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$342

Fri 10/172:49 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/2110:35 amCAE - MSY

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$377

Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia. Data last updated September 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 9/278:00 amMSY - CAE

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/302:53 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$284

Sat 9/277:00 amMSY - CAE

2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:15 amCAE - MSY

1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$304

Wed 10/18:19 pmMSY - CAE

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/411:31 amCAE - MSY

1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$228

Thu 10/96:41 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/122:59 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$198

Thu 10/166:41 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/192:59 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$217

Sat 10/188:00 amMSY - CAE

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/152:29 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$249

Sat 10/255:20 amMSY - CAE

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Mon 10/275:32 pmCAE - MSY

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$274

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New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

6:41 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/12

2:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$198

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/1

8:19 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

11:31 am-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$228

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

6:41 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/19

4:33 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$235

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/31

6:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/2

6:07 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$249

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

6:22 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/22

5:44 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$249

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

5:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/27

5:32 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$274

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

2:53 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$284

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/21

6:39 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/23

5:06 am-8:32 am

1 stop4h 26m

$319

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

3:25 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/27

5:32 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$342

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

10:15 am-5:24 pm

2 stops8h 09m

$377

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to CAE?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from New Orleans to Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Columbia?
Departing from New Orleans to Columbia will take you 5h 05m. 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 $228. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$198+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Columbia (MSY - CAE)

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