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

For as low as $387, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Columbia, Missouri in 9h 42m. 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 ($360), 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?

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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sáb. 10/256:01 amCOU - MSY

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/276:04 amMSY - COU

1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$387

vie. 9/195:16 pmCOU - MSY

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/224:13 pmMSY - COU

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$534

sáb. 10/258:00 amCOU - MSY

2 stops26h 03mUnited Airlines

lun. 10/277:18 pmMSY - COU

2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$699

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sáb. 10/256:01 amCOU - MSY

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/276:04 amMSY - COU

1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$387

sáb. 10/258:00 amCOU - MSY

2 stops26h 03mUnited Airlines

lun. 10/277:18 pmMSY - COU

2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$699

jue. 9/256:12 pmCOU - MSY

1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/294:13 pmMSY - COU

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$534

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vie. 9/195:16 pmCOU - MSY

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/224:13 pmMSY - COU

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$534

sáb. 10/256:01 amCOU - MSY

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/276:04 amMSY - COU

1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$387

sáb. 10/258:00 amCOU - MSY

2 stops26h 03mUnited Airlines

lun. 10/277:18 pmMSY - COU

2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$699

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mié. 10/86:01 amCOU - MSY

1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines

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$420

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3 stops32h 23mUnited Airlines

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sáb. 10/25

6:01 am-3:43 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 10/27

6:04 am-7:19 pm

1 stop13h 15m

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6:12 pm-10:32 pm

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4:13 pm-10:45 pm

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7:18 pm-9:19 pm

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COU - MSY

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mié. 10/8

6:01 am-11:59 pm

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COU - MSY

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mié. 10/8

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American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans?
For as low as $387, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Columbia, Missouri in 9h 42m. 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 ($360), 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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