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$269+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Columbia (MSY - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CAE
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
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 January 25, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/203:41 pm
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Mon 3/237:13 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop3h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 4/1812:16 pm
MSY
-
CAE
2 stops10h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 4/213:25 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 4/95:19 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 4/128:12 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop4h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 3/255:36 pm
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 3/312:08 pm
CAE
-
MSY
2 stops8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 1/246:23 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 2/66:21 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/142:25 pm
MSY
-
CAE
2 stops8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 2/189:00 am
CAE
-
MSY
2 stops11h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 2/75:34 pm
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 2/116:18 am
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 1/242:26 pm
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Fri 2/69:10 am
CAE
-
MSY
2 stops14h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$543

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 January 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$358
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbia that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

3:41 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/23

7:13 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$269

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

6:50 am-11:27 am

1 stop3h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 59m

$269

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

12:16 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/21

3:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$378

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

2:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/18

9:00 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$458

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

5:34 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/11

6:18 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 17m

$490

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

6:43 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$512

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

9:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$686

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Deals found on 1/24

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 January.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $78). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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.

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 January 25, 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
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 4h 39m. The distance from New Orleans to Columbia is about 600 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $223. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $78). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 January 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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