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$101+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CAE
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$101
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$345
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbia Metropolitan
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/145:20 amMSY - CAE
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/235:51 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop6h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/137:25 amMSY - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Wed 8/203:08 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/137:16 amMSY - CAE
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/203:29 pmCAE - MSY
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/176:15 amMSY - CAE
2 stops7h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/209:50 pmCAE - MSY
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/157:00 amMSY - CAE
2 stops10h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2310:24 amCAE - MSY
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$359

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New Orleans

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

5:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/23

5:51 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$155

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

7:25 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/20

3:08 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$249

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

7:16 am-2:48 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/20

3:29 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$254

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

6:15 am-2:18 pm

2 stops7h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/20

9:50 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$268

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/23

10:24 am-7:16 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$359

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/1

6:20 am-3:42 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$101

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/1

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$327

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/7

7:04 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$880

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 July 2, 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 July 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, 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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

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.
  • 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 $155. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $249, and American Airlines, from $254. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Columbia one-way?

    $101 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $327 and $880, respectively.

  • 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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