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$269+ Cheap flights from Columbia to New Orleans (CAE - 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — MSY
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
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 July 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/235:59 pm
CAE
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MSY
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Sat 9/266:20 am
MSY
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CAE
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/14$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:59 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop10h 36m
Delta
Tue 10/209:08 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop3h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/193:44 pm
CAE
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MSY
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Tue 10/273:34 pm
MSY
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CAE
1 stop3h 36m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/285:38 pm
CAE
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MSY
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:00 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1911:50 am
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Mon 10/266:30 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Thu 8/272:56 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:00 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/223:44 pm
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Tue 10/279:08 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop3h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/221:59 pm
CAE
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MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Mon 10/265:30 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/169:59 am
CAE
-
MSY
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Tue 10/206:30 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:50 am
CAE
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MSY
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Sun 10/186:30 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 11/58:00 pm
CAE
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MSY
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 11/117:00 am
MSY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:59 pm
CAE
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MSY
1 stop3h 32m
Delta
Fri 10/237:25 pm
MSY
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CAE
1 stop12h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$373

Find flight deals from Columbia to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) 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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Delta)

One-way from

$269
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$507
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 18, 2026.
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

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/18

6:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$369

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/9

5:40 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/15

12:47 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$379

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/6

5:25 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/9

10:35 am-11:42 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$394

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/28

7:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/4

6:20 am-11:12 am

1 stop3h 52m

$427
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/24

7:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/28

7:23 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$427

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/31

5:41 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/4

12:17 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$493

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/20

3:03 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/26

7:25 pm-9:30 am

2 stops13h 05m

$522

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/8

2:56 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/11

10:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$537
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/19

2:56 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$269
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/28

6:08 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$308

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Deals found on 7/14

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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 July.
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-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-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-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-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans?

The best time to book flights from Columbia to New Orleans is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans (average of $273). Flying from Columbia to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to New Orleans?

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 July 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,828 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,478 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Columbia to New Orleans can take about 3h 51m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. The distance between Columbia and New Orleans is about 600 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $248, Delta will fly you from Columbia to New Orleans and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $258. Delta is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans (average of $273). Flying from Columbia to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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