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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to New Orleans round-trip from $185. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. Breeze Airways flights start at $129 while deals on United Airlines start at $203 one-way.

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 are the cheapest flights from Columbus to New Orleans?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $133, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $56. The most popular route (Columbus - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $114.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to New Orleans?

American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Columbus to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to New Orleans?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 63%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus to New Orleans?

To save on the cost of your flight from Columbus to New Orleans, book at least 54 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 125% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $172 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $239.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to New Orleans?

The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to New Orleans from Columbus average $309. You can even find prices in June for less than $309, as users have found deals to New Orleans from as low as $104. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New Orleans from Columbus. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 38%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Columbus?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to New Orleans. 6 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in June or July, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Fri 10/172:35 pmCMH - MSY

Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/2010:35 amMSY - CMH

Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$114

Thu 8/216:34 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop4h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/241:35 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop25h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$182

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Thu 8/216:34 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop4h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/241:35 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop25h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$182

Thu 9/116:25 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 07mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/145:20 amMSY - CMH

1 stop4h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$185

Wed 10/16:00 amCMH - MSY

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Tue 10/75:15 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$249

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Wed 7/98:37 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop12h 28mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/1612:48 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$190

Thu 7/109:20 amCMH - MSY

1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/136:20 amMSY - CMH

1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$294

Thu 7/105:25 pmCMH - MSY

2 stops16h 26mFrontier

Sun 7/138:09 pmMSY - CMH

2 stops14h 33mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$529

Sun 7/137:00 amCMH - MSY

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/175:15 amMSY - CMH

2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$618

Sun 7/131:25 pmCMH - MSY

2 stops33h 10mBreeze Airways

Thu 7/175:47 pmMSY - CMH

2 stops37h 53mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/2

$795

Wed 7/305:05 amCMH - MSY

1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines

Wed 8/612:48 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$186

Thu 8/216:34 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop4h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/241:35 pmMSY - CMH

1 stop25h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$182

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Tue 7/295:05 amCMH - MSY

1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$88

Thu 7/109:20 amCMH - MSY

1 stop11h 08mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/2

$129

Fri 8/292:17 pmCMH - MSY

2 stops10h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$203

Mon 8/46:38 pmCMH - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$300

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Thu 8/21

6:34 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/24

1:35 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$182

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CMH - MSY

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Thu 9/11

6:25 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/14

5:20 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 51m

$185

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sun 8/24

9:20 am-7:28 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$85

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Tue 7/29

5:05 am-7:24 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$88

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

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Columbus

Fri 8/29

2:17 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$203

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

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Columbus

Mon 8/4

6:38 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$300

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

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Columbus 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 CMH to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to New Orleans, such as Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,086 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Columbus?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to New Orleans. 6 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to New Orleans round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to New Orleans round-trip from $185. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to New Orleans one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. Breeze Airways flights start at $129 while deals on United Airlines start at $203 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to New Orleans?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $133, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $56. The most popular route (Columbus - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $114.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbus to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Columbus 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 6 airlines flying from Columbus to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$48	Average$140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$94	Average$187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$279	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$296	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in June or July, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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