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$108+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMH
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/145:02 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop23h 31m
Frontier
Tue 10/206:11 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop22h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/57:11 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop21h 14m
Frontier
Tue 9/86:10 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop23h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/27:11 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop21h 14m
Frontier
Mon 9/710:28 am
CMH
-
MSY
2 stops32h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/145:02 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/196:50 pm
CMH
-
MSY
2 stops22h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/145:02 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/181:22 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/156:05 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops15h 27m
Frontier
Tue 10/206:11 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop22h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/175:17 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/227:50 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/145:02 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop23h 31m
Frontier
Sun 10/185:00 pm
CMH
-
MSY
2 stops24h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$243
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:17 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Mon 8/3110:28 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$254
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:55 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Thu 9/179:16 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop22h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$256
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:17 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Sat 8/2910:28 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$257

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 July 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$108
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$386
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Columbus
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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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/23

7:00 am-9:43 am

2 stops25h 43m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

6:10 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$261

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/12

12:36 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 07m

Columbus

Mon 8/17

8:59 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$265

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/21

6:17 pm-9:43 am

1 stop14h 26m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

10:28 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$270

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/12

12:36 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbus

Thu 8/13

10:28 am-8:48 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$281

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

8:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Columbus

Mon 9/7

10:28 am-6:02 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$306

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/31

5:05 am-2:18 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Columbus

Mon 8/31

7:49 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$360

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/4

6:17 pm-9:43 am

1 stop14h 26m

Columbus

Mon 9/7

10:28 am-6:02 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$380
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/4

7:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Columbus

Mon 9/7

6:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$381

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

9:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Columbus

Tue 9/8

11:45 am-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$387

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

5:20 am-1:13 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$445

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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
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus (average of $337). Flying from New Orleans to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Columbus?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New Orleans to Columbus flights typically cost between $230 and $406 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $134 on Frontier (Oct 14-Oct 20).

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 July 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta 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
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,485 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 4 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 20h 07m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $265. 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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $276 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $302. Southwest is priced at 31% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $101 and $118 on Breeze Airways and Delta, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus (average of $337). Flying from New Orleans to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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