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$71+ 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — MSY
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or December, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$71
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363
From Columbia Metropolitan to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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 July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:40 amCAE - MSY
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/145:20 amMSY - CAE
1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:16 pmCAE - MSY
2 stops15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/245:20 amMSY - CAE
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/127:26 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:34 amMSY - CAE
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/103:08 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sun 9/145:25 amMSY - CAE
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/2$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/202:53 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/258:00 amMSY - CAE
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$349

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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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Columbia

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New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/12

11:40 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/18

5:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$146

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/21

5:16 pm-7:59 am

2 stops15h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/24

5:20 am-3:18 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$198

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/12

7:26 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

6:34 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$249

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/10

3:08 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/14

5:25 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 52m

$284

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/20

2:53 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$349

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/31

2:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$71

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/3

9:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop11h 15m

$98

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/21

3:29 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$239

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/21

5:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop3h 20m

$254

ColumbiaNew Orleans

CAE - MSY

CAEMSY

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/13

2:57 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$277

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbia to New Orleans is 87 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Columbia 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 time of day to fly from CAE to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

When flying from Columbia to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

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 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, 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
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,103 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Currently priced at $146, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbia to New Orleans and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $249 and $284, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Columbia to New Orleans for a low price.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Columbia 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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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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$224Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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