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$86+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMH
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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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 March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/188:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Breeze Airways
Sat 4/253:44 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/9$140
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 4/711:35 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop6h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/142:41 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/258:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Breeze Airways
Sat 5/23:44 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/6$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/811:34 am
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops30h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/113:44 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 7/78:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 19m
Breeze Airways
Tue 7/142:34 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/6$176
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:49 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:38 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/253:39 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops22h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/23:44 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 3/248:30 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/255:45 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/176:32 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2012:10 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/188:20 am
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/253:44 pm
CMH
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MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$205

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 March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$254
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbus
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbus that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

7:18 pm-9:41 am

1 stop13h 23m

Columbus

Sat 4/11

3:44 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$171

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

3:39 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

3:36 pm-9:15 am

2 stops18h 39m

$239

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops14h 57m

Columbus

Tue 3/24

10:40 am-10:44 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$346

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

11:34 am-9:41 am

2 stops21h 07m

Columbus

Tue 3/24

10:40 am-10:27 am

2 stops24h 47m

$403

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

5:15 am-3:28 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Columbus

Thu 5/28

5:01 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$425

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

5:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

$436

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/4

9:53 am-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Columbus

Mon 6/8

2:19 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$441
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/2

5:00 am-1:12 pm

2 stops7h 12m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

9:01 am-4:12 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$454
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$135

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus

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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 March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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 21h 07m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $403. New Orleans and Columbus are separated by a distance of 807 mi.

  • 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 $58 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $281 and $288 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 81% 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 $56. 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.

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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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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