How long is the flight from New Orleans to Columbus?

A quick flight from New Orleans to Columbus can take about 15h 19m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $191. 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 $85 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $258 and $314 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% 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 $124 and $125 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Columbus?

When booking a flight from New Orleans to Columbus, you may want to consider flying on Spirit Airlines, Southwest or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/26:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$188

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/36:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$209

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/49:13 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$213

Wed 12/245:00 pmMSY - CMH

2 stops23h 33mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/26:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$216

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/16:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$230

Wed 12/245:00 pmMSY - CMH

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/49:18 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$235

Wed 12/245:00 pmMSY - CMH

2 stops23h 33mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/36:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$238

Tue 12/239:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/26:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$240

Wed 12/246:40 amMSY - CMH

1 stop9h 53mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/16:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$250

Best flights from New Orleans to Columbus
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 1/2311:02 amMSY - CMH

1 stop20h 28mFrontier

Sun 1/254:11 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop17h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$137

Tue 1/63:10 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop25h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/106:06 amCMH - MSY

2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$184

Fri 1/167:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/1910:40 amCMH - MSY

1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$191

Fri 1/1612:52 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1912:00 pmCMH - MSY

2 stops10h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$196

Fri 1/912:53 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1211:48 amCMH - MSY

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$204

Fri 1/237:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/2510:40 amCMH - MSY

3 stops24h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$237

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/36:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$209

Fri 1/910:47 amMSY - CMH

2 stops11h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/126:06 amCMH - MSY

3 stops27h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$254

Sun 1/119:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1510:40 amCMH - MSY

1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$264

Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Columbus
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/245:00 pmMSY - CMH

2 stops23h 33mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/26:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$216

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/26:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$188

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/36:28 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$209

Thu 12/259:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/49:13 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$213

Tue 1/63:10 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop25h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/106:06 amCMH - MSY

2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$184

Tue 1/63:10 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop25h 23mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/106:06 amCMH - MSY

1 stop14h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$189

Fri 1/912:53 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1211:48 amCMH - MSY

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$204

Fri 1/167:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/1910:40 amCMH - MSY

1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$191

Fri 1/1612:52 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1912:00 pmCMH - MSY

2 stops10h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$196

Fri 1/2311:02 amMSY - CMH

1 stop20h 28mFrontier

Sun 1/254:11 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop17h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$137

One-way flights from New Orleans to Columbus
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Tue 1/137:00 amMSY - CMH

1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$77

Tue 1/137:42 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop26h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$86

Thu 1/84:55 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop16h 53mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$88

Thu 1/810:47 amMSY - CMH

2 stops11h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$114

Sun 1/256:05 amMSY - CMH

2 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$117

Sun 1/257:42 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop12h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$121

Tue 1/132:26 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$131

Sun 1/186:23 amMSY - CMH

1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$135

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Round-trip from	$137 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$77 (Trip.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$463

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MSY - CMH

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Fri 1/23

11:02 am-8:30 am

1 stop20h 28m

Columbus

Sun 1/25

4:11 pm-9:06 am

1 stop17h 55m

$137

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

3:10 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop25h 23m

Columbus

Sat 1/10

6:06 am-6:16 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$184

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-11:19 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

10:40 am-9:29 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$191

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

12:52 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

12:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$196

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

12:53 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

11:48 am-10:58 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$204

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

9:00 am-8:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Columbus

Sat 1/3

6:28 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$209

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-11:19 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Columbus

Sun 1/25

10:40 am-9:42 am

3 stops24h 02m

$237

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

10:47 am-11:19 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

6:06 am-8:21 am

3 stops27h 15m

$254

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/11

9:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

10:40 am-9:29 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$264

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$77

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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 $253). 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 CMH?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from New Orleans to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,176 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

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 15h 19m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $191. 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 $85 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $258 and $314 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% 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 $124 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 $253). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$95	Average$176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$313	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$314	Average$391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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