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$63+ Cheap flights from Columbus to New Orleans (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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MSY
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in June or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Columbus to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:48 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop20h 45m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:55 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:41 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 28m
Breeze Airways
Sat 4/188:15 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/27$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
-
MSY
2 stops21h 23m
Frontier
Wed 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop22h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:03 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop5h 39m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:13 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:03 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop5h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/293:39 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2712:10 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:45 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops18h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/39:42 am
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop22h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:41 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/188:20 am
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$180

Find flight deals from Columbus to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 March 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$151
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$63
(WAYA)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$330
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sun 9/27

7:15 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/7

9:10 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$239
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Thu 5/7

7:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

5:09 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$344

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Wed 8/12

6:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/14

5:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$423

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sat 5/2

2:19 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$447

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Mon 4/27

5:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/1

5:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$469

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sun 5/3

5:36 am-1:17 pm

2 stops8h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

5:00 am-2:57 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$472

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Fri 5/29

7:00 am-4:27 pm

2 stops10h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$479

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sun 4/12

7:10 pm-8:49 am

1 stop14h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

7:30 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop16h 03m

$487

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Fri 7/24

4:09 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/28

5:15 am-4:53 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$492

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Fri 4/10

2:15 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$496

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 53 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to New Orleans (average of $97). Flying from Columbus to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 March 31, 2026.

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 56% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus 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 March 31, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to New Orleans, such as Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,366 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,545 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,570 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Columbus to New Orleans can take about 4h 55m. Breeze Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $344. The distance between Columbus and New Orleans is about 807 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $99. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $114, and Delta, from $248. Breeze Airways is currently priced 69% 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 Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $32. Frontier flights start at $55 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $56 one-way.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to New Orleans (average of $97). Flying from Columbus to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$99Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$114Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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