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$77+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbus (CMH)

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CMH
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - CMH
1 stop9h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/66:28 pmCMH - MSY
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$338
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/286:40 amMSY - CMH
1 stop9h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/306:28 pmCMH - MSY
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/286:40 amMSY - CMH
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/309:13 pmCMH - MSY
2 stops38h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/315:07 pmMSY - CMH
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/69:00 amCMH - MSY
2 stops9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$523
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:25 pmMSY - CMH
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/303:55 pmCMH - MSY
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$947
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/312:15 pmMSY - CMH
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 1/610:28 amCMH - MSY
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/24$1,754

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbus (CMH). 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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$416
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Columbus 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 December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

8:15 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

10:40 am-9:29 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$114

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

11:02 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Columbus

Mon 1/26

12:03 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$162

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

6:46 pm-10:32 am

1 stop14h 46m

Columbus

Sun 3/1

11:17 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$169

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

7:27 pm-10:44 am

1 stop14h 17m

Columbus

Sun 3/1

11:17 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$191

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-10:32 am

2 stops14h 05m

Columbus

Sun 3/1

11:17 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$198

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/11

9:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

12:55 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$330

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

10:36 am-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$102

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

6:05 am-11:19 pm

2 stops16h 14m

$106

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

7:42 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$117

New OrleansColumbus

MSY - CMH

MSYCMH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-11:32 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$120

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Deals found on 12/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 New Orleans-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Columbus Airport 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 New Orleans-Columbus Airport 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 New Orleans to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus Airport (average of $54). Flying from New Orleans to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 MSY to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 88% on flights from New Orleans to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from New Orleans to Columbus Airport. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,202 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Columbus. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from New Orleans, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 0 flights from Louis Armstrong to Columbus per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Departing from New Orleans to Columbus Airport will take you 6h 31m. The distance from New Orleans to Columbus Airport is about 807 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Columbus Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $61 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $258 and $314 round-trip. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $54. Users have also found prices from $118 and $125 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Columbus 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 New Orleans to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbus Airport (average of $54). Flying from New Orleans to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Columbus. 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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