$46+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MSY
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $98 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $46 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $437 |
Find flight deals from Columbus to New Orleans
Cheapest flights from Columbus to New OrleansExplore 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 January 15, 2026.
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 January 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/73:44 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Tue 2/248:30 am
MSY
- CMH
1 stop4h 11m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/14![Breeze Airways logo]()
$98
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/213:44 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Tue 2/248:30 am
MSY
- CMH
1 stop4h 11m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/14![Breeze Airways logo]()
$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/73:44 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Sat 2/148:15 am
MSY
- CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/13![Breeze Airways logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/73:44 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/146:30 pm
MSY
- CMH
1 stop15h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/172:41 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/215:47 pm
MSY
- CMH
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/73:44 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/106:05 am
MSY
- CMH
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$122
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2511:39 am
CMH
- MSY
1 stop10h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/286:10 am
MSY
- CMH
1 stop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$127
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/212:03 pm
CMH
- MSY
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/78:15 am
MSY
- CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$130
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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 January 15, 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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New Orleans
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Thu 2/19
11:39 am-8:21 am
1 stop21h 42m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/24
12:14 pm-11:32 pm
2 stops10h 18m
$231
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Tue 3/24
2:41 pm-6:09 pm
1 stop4h 28m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 3/27
9:30 pm-8:30 am
1 stop10h 00m
$233
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Fri 2/20
10:54 am-10:28 pm
1 stop12h 34m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/23
9:51 pm-10:44 am
2 stops11h 53m
$270
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Tue 3/17
6:00 am-10:34 am
1 stop5h 34m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 3/17
4:22 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$319
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Wed 3/18
6:35 am-11:41 am
1 stop6h 06m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/18
4:22 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$340
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Tue 2/10
3:50 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops7h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/12
5:20 am-2:15 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$341
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Thu 3/19
6:24 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop6h 18m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 3/20
6:44 am-12:04 pm
1 stop4h 20m
$352
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Wed 2/18
3:50 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops7h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/22
5:20 am-2:15 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$363
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Tue 2/10
12:33 pm-4:20 pm
1 stop4h 47m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
4:20 pm-10:57 pm
1 stop5h 37m
$363
ColumbusNew Orleans
CMH - MSY
CMHMSY
Columbus
Thu 2/12
11:39 am-9:00 pm
1 stop10h 21m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/18
8:36 pm-8:38 pm
1 stop23h 02m
$372
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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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 January 9, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans is 66 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 January 15, 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 26% on airfare.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Columbus Airport to New Orleans on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $159.
What’s the fastest layover option from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 09m.
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 January 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$93 | Average$175 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$248 | Average$364 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$329 | Average$445 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |