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$134+ 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CAE
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$187
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$134
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$299
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 August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amMSY - CAE
1 stop4h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/2612:53 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:04 amMSY - CAE
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/2511:39 amCAE - MSY
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$281
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:20 amMSY - CAE
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2511:39 amCAE - MSY
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 8/227:25 amMSY - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Mon 8/251:00 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/13$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/235:20 amMSY - CAE
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Sun 10/2611:01 amCAE - MSY
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 8/13$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/146:19 amMSY - CAE
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/187:34 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/221:57 pmMSY - CAE
3 stops25h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2511:39 amCAE - MSY
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 11/235:30 amMSY - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Fri 11/286:20 amCAE - MSY
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/12$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 9/25:25 amMSY - CAE
1 stop3h 16mDelta
Fri 9/55:40 amCAE - MSY
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/14$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/259:51 pmMSY - CAE
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/283:18 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$367

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbia that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Price

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

12:53 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$187

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/18

5:10 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$249

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/23

5:13 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/25

5:15 am-8:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

$334

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/23

5:20 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

11:01 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$334

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

5:10 am-4:58 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/18

11:42 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$340

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

7:26 am-3:39 pm

2 stops7h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/18

6:25 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 48m

$353

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/23

5:30 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/28

6:20 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 12m

$355

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:25 am-9:41 am

1 stop3h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/5

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$360

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/25

9:51 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/28

3:18 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$367

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$134

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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, 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

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.

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 August 14, 2025.
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
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

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  • 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 25% 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

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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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