What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($372), and United Airlines ($559) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 day to fly from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from COU to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Columbia to New Orleans?

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Fri 10/247:52 pmCOU - MSY

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Tue 10/286:04 amMSY - COU

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Fri 10/247:52 pmCOU - MSY

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Tue 10/286:04 amMSY - COU

1 stop15h 27mAmerican Airlines

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Fri 10/242:52 pmCOU - MSY

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United Airlines

7.4

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2.0

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Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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7.4

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7.4

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8,861 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

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10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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8,861 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($372), and United Airlines ($559) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans 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 Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?

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