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Cheapest round-trip
$378
Typical prices: $400-$726
United Airlines
Sat 10/27Wed 10/31
COU - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$433
Typical prices: $326-$476
American Airlines
Wed 11/21
COU - MSY • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 46% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $545 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to New Orleans (COU-MSY)

 

Cheap flights from Columbia to New Orleans with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:00 am - 1:17 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 2:18 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$378United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:00 am - 4:08 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:00 am - 2:18 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$384United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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11:25 am - 8:08 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:00 am - 2:28 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
9h 28m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$389United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:00 am - 7:58 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:00 am - 2:18 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
9h 18m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$389United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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8:00 am - 5:33 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:04 am - 2:28 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
7h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$393United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:45 am - 1:05 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:01 am - 2:37 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$428United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:45 am - 5:38 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:01 am - 2:37 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$434United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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8:53 am - 5:38 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:10 pm - 11:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
9h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$439United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:29 pm - 11:53 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:27 am - 5:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$450American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
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6:47 am - 11:37 amCOU  Columbia Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:22 am - 11:39 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-COU Columbia Regional
6h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$559American Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbia to New Orleans flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to New Orleans typically range from $400 to $726. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $378, on United Airlines.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to New Orleans?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to New Orleans at $298 round-trip.
•July ($997) and May ($919) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 234% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Columbia to New Orleans flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$378
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 53% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Columbia to New Orleans

When to book flights from Columbia to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Columbia to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to New Orleans?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to New Orleans.

  • How long is a flight from Columbia to New Orleans?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbia to New Orleans. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 52m and 6h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to New Orleans?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Columbia to New Orleans range from $400 to $726, with an average of $548 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Columbia to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $378 to $1,761. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Columbia to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from Columbia to New Orleans are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $548, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Priceless
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to New Orleans?

    Flights from Columbia to New Orleans usually depart from Columbia Regional (COU) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to New Orleans pass through?

    Connecting flights from Columbia to New Orleans most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 87% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to New Orleans?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Columbia to New Orleans. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $997, a difference of $608.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to New Orleans?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 6h 19m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Columbia to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $389, about $608 less than Sunday fares (61% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to New Orleans trip for March. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $699 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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