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$283+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to New Orleans (COU - MSY)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — MSY
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Columbia to New Orleans
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 April 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:21 pm
COU
-
MSY
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 4/255:21 pm
MSY
-
COU
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:30 am
COU
-
MSY
2 stops7h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 4/252:23 pm
MSY
-
COU
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:19 pm
COU
-
MSY
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 6/244:17 pm
MSY
-
COU
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/245:21 pm
COU
-
MSY
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 4/275:30 am
MSY
-
COU
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:00 pm
COU
-
MSY
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 8/2311:16 am
MSY
-
COU
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/58:00 am
COU
-
MSY
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 5/95:00 am
MSY
-
COU
2 stops9h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 4/85:21 pm
COU
-
MSY
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:30 am
MSY
-
COU
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$423

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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$283
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$529
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One-way flight from Columbia Regional to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaNew Orleans

COU - MSY

COUMSY

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/25

11:30 am-4:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/29

10:29 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$398

ColumbiaNew Orleans

COU - MSY

COUMSY

Columbia Regional

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-2:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$404

ColumbiaNew Orleans

COU - MSY

COUMSY

Columbia Regional

Thu 8/20

3:05 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/23

5:22 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$429
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaNew Orleans

COU - MSY

COUMSY

Columbia Regional

Fri 5/8

3:10 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$283

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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 April 9, 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?

    For as low as $328, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Columbia, Missouri in 5h 26m. Columbia, Missouri and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 620 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($298), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans. This flight start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Columbia to New Orleans

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to New Orleans. 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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