HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Columbus

$47+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbus

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMH
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from New Orleans to Columbus with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/78:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/912:03 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/56:55 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop14h 52m
Frontier
Sun 2/812:08 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/1310:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop12h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/172:41 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/1410:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops23h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/1711:39 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop20h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/127:35 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop21h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/172:41 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/56:55 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop14h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/812:08 pm
CMH
-
MSY
2 stops34h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/118:57 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/1511:17 am
CMH
-
MSY
2 stops21h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/118:57 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop12h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/1511:39 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop20h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/67:27 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop14h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/811:39 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop10h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$170

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbus (C01). 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 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$47
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$408
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbus
Search Deals
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbus
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Columbus 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbus that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

8:15 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

12:03 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$119

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

7:27 pm-10:32 am

2 stops38h 05m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

2:41 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$140

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/6

7:27 pm-10:44 am

1 stop14h 17m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

11:39 am-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$170

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

8:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops36h 44m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

11:19 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$173

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop26h 59m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

11:19 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$179

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop26h 59m

Columbus

Sun 2/22

11:17 am-5:06 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$197

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

6:24 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Columbus

Sat 4/11

7:32 pm-8:19 am

2 stops13h 47m

$202

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

8:57 pm-11:19 pm

3 stops25h 22m

Columbus

Sat 2/14

11:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$208

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/6

11:45 am-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

2:51 pm-10:51 am

1 stop21h 00m

$208

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

6:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

6:15 am-9:38 am

3 stops28h 23m

$216

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

Showing 1-10 of 23 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus (average of $54). Flying from New Orleans to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from New Orleans to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,383 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Columbus?

    Most people fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus. On average, Louis Armstrong has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 5 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Columbus can take about 14h 17m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $170. New Orleans and Columbus are separated by a distance of 807 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Columbus is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $61 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $258 and $292 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $54. Users have also found prices from $118 and $125 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus (average of $54). Flying from New Orleans to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Orleans to Columbus

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
New Orleans to Detroit flights
New Orleans to Pittsburgh flights
New Orleans to Columbus flights
Shreveport to Cincinnati flights
New Orleans to Cincinnati flights
New Orleans to Cleveland flights
Shreveport to Cleveland flights
Lafayette to Cleveland flights
New Orleans to Dayton flights
Baton Rouge to Detroit flights
Baton Rouge to Cincinnati flights
Baton Rouge to Cleveland flights
New Orleans to Akron flights
Lafayette to Detroit flights
Baton Rouge to Dayton flights
Baton Rouge to Columbus flights
Shreveport to Columbus flights
Lake Charles to Pittsburgh flights
Shreveport to Detroit flights
Baton Rouge to Pittsburgh flights
Lafayette to Pittsburgh flights
Shreveport to Akron flights
Shreveport to Pittsburgh flights
Lafayette to Dayton flights
Lafayette to Columbus flights
Lafayette to Akron flights
Baton Rouge to Akron flights
Alexandria to Cleveland flights
Shreveport to Huntington flights
Alexandria to Columbus flights
Alexandria to Detroit flights
Lafayette to Toledo flights
Monroe to Pittsburgh flights
Baton Rouge to Toledo flights
New Orleans to Toledo flights
Alexandria to Dayton flights
Alexandria to Cincinnati flights
Monroe to Detroit flights

Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Columbus. 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
Cookie settings©2026 Cheapflights