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$71+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MSY
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Mon 4/2712:10 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Frontier
Thu 4/303:36 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop26h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 3/222:51 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/248:30 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:40 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop17h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/133:39 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Sat 3/213:44 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Tue 3/248:30 am
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop4h 11m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/27$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/183:39 pm
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops22h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Thu 5/79:49 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/222:51 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/256:00 am
MSY
-
CMH
2 stops30h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$163
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 5/23:44 pm
CMH
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/83:39 pm
MSY
-
CMH
1 stop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$167

Find flight deals from Columbus to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$255
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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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sat 4/18

7:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/19

6:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$352

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Tue 3/24

4:55 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

9:37 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$409

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Wed 4/8

9:49 am-2:42 pm

1 stop5h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-1:12 pm

2 stops7h 12m

$427

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Wed 4/29

1:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/2

9:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$430

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-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$432

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Wed 5/27

9:19 am-2:44 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

12:07 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$462

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Fri 5/22

5:49 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

9:53 am-10:19 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$462

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sun 4/12

8:03 pm-10:37 am

1 stop15h 34m

$71

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:39 am-8:55 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$96

ColumbusNew Orleans

CMH - MSY

CMHMSY

Columbus

Sun 4/12

8:03 pm-10:27 am

2 stops15h 24m

$107

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 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 Columbus Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to New Orleans

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans is 53 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 Columbus Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans (average of $85). Flying from Columbus Airport to New Orleans in August 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 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport 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 evening could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

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 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Columbus Airport to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,375 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,490 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

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?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from Columbus. On average, Louis Armstrong has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 6 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus Airport to New Orleans in 3h 50m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Columbus Airport and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 807 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $97, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Breeze Airways and Delta. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $32. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to New Orleans for a low price.

  • 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 Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans (average of $85). Flying from Columbus Airport to New Orleans in August 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$99Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$248Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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