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$268+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to New Orleans (COU - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — MSY
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(United Airlines)
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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 January 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 10/103:16 pmCOU - MSY
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/177:20 amMSY - COU
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/248:09 amCOU - MSY
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/272:26 pmMSY - COU
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 10/102:42 pmCOU - MSY
2 stops7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1712:44 pmMSY - COU
2 stops7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Mon 2/93:10 pmCOU - MSY
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/132:25 pmMSY - COU
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 4/246:00 amCOU - MSY
1 stop15h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/277:12 amMSY - COU
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 4/17:10 amCOU - MSY
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/55:30 amMSY - COU
1 stop11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/11$536

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbiaNew Orleans

COU - MSY

COUMSY

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/24

8:09 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

2:26 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$338

ColumbiaNew Orleans

COU - MSY

COUMSY

Columbia Regional

Mon 2/9

3:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

2:25 pm-10:33 am

1 stop20h 08m

$412

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Deals found on 1/8

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 January 11, 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
7.2
Good
11,100 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,100 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,100 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.

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 $338, United Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Columbia, Missouri in 5h 15m. Columbia, Missouri and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 620 mi.

  • 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 January 11, 2026.
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