$268+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to New Orleans (COU - MSY)
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COU — MSY
Sep 30 — Oct 71
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 31, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 31, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/119:01 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Sat 11/147:00 am -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Tue 9/153:12 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Sat 9/197:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am -
2 stops11h 39m
Wed 9/167:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Sat 9/263:19 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Sat 10/35:35 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Tue 9/296:15 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 10/77:00 am -
1 stop7h 38m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Tue 9/293:19 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Tue 10/65:15 am -
2 stops9h 23m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$394
Best flights from Columbia to New OrleansDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Tue 9/1511:20 am -
2 stops10h 37m
Sat 9/197:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am -
2 stops11h 39m
Wed 9/167:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Sat 9/263:19 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Sat 10/35:35 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Tue 9/293:19 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Tue 10/65:15 am -
2 stops9h 23m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:12 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Sat 9/197:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:17 am -
2 stops8h 46m
Tue 9/155:05 am -
2 stops9h 25m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$408
Last-minute flights from Columbia to New OrleansDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans. Data last updated August 31, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans. Data last updated August 31, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:17 am -
2 stops8h 46m
Tue 9/155:05 am -
2 stops9h 25m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am -
2 stops11h 39m
Wed 9/167:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Tue 9/153:12 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Sat 9/197:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Wed 9/163:12 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Sat 9/197:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Sat 9/263:19 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Sat 10/35:35 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Tue 9/296:15 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 10/77:00 am -
1 stop7h 38m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Tue 9/293:19 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Tue 10/65:15 am -
2 stops9h 23m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$394
One-way flights from Columbia to New OrleansSearch for one-way flight options from Columbia to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/228:00 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Sun 11/224:47 pm -
2 stops38h 39m
Deal found 8/26![Allegiant Air logo]()
$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/216:32 am -
1 stop17h 26m
Deal found 8/26![American Airlines logo]()
$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:20 am -
1 stop17h 38m
Deal found 8/26![American Airlines logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2111:20 am -
2 stops25h 56m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Sun 11/224:47 pm -
3 stops26h 07m
Deal found 8/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 11/208:04 pm -
3 stops43h 00m
Deal found 8/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/208:00 am -
2 stops13h 43m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$437
Find flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 August 31, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $308 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $268 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $486 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to New Orleans 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Tue 9/15
11:20 am-9:57 pm
2 stops10h 37m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 9/19
7:00 am-2:30 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$344
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Sat 9/12
6:15 am-5:54 pm
2 stops11h 39m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 9/16
7:00 am-2:30 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$344
Quickest round-trip
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Sat 9/26
3:19 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop7h 26m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 10/3
5:35 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop5h 20m
$348
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Tue 9/29
3:19 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop7h 26m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 10/6
5:15 am-2:38 pm
2 stops9h 23m
$394
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Wed 9/16
3:12 pm-10:18 pm
1 stop7h 06m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 9/19
7:00 am-2:30 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$403
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Fri 9/11
11:17 am-8:03 pm
2 stops8h 46m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/15
5:05 am-2:30 pm
2 stops9h 25m
$408
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Sun 11/22
8:00 am-1:19 pm
1 stop5h 19m
$268
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Sun 11/22
4:47 pm-7:26 am
2 stops38h 39m
$318
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Sat 11/21
11:20 am-1:16 pm
2 stops25h 56m
$409
ColumbiaNew Orleans
COU Columbia Regional - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
COUMSY
Columbia Regional
Fri 11/20
8:00 am-9:43 pm
2 stops13h 43m
$437
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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to New Orleans
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbia, Missouri-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated August 31, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to New Orleans, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Overall
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Entertainment
6.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Overall
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Entertainment
6.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$298 | Average$520 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |