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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$138
Overall average: $354
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CMH - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$66
Typical prices: $148-$359
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Sat 2/7
CMH - MSY • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to New Orleans (CMH-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to New Orleans

Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7
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12:03 pm - 6:00 pmCMH-MSY
6h 57m1 stop
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8:15 am - 1:27 pmMSY-CMH
4h 12m1 stop
$138Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 9
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5:33 am - 7:41 pmCMH-MSY
15h 08m1 stop
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10:01 am - 1:21 pmMSY-CMH
26h 20m1 stop
$154Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7
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12:03 pm - 6:00 pmCMH-MSY
6h 57m1 stop
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10:47 am - 10:47 amMSY-CMH
47h 00m2 stops
$165Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28
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4:11 pm - 9:06 amCMH-MSY
17h 55m1 stop
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6:15 am - 10:13 pmMSY-CMH
14h 58m1 stop
$178Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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5:33 am - 7:41 pmCMH-MSY
15h 08m1 stop
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8:36 pm - 11:58 pmMSY-CMH
26h 22m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
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12:55 pm - 6:03 pmCMH-MSY
6h 08m1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:58 pmMSY-CMH
15h 58m1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:15 am - 7:41 pmCMH-MSY
14h 26m2 stops
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10:01 am - 1:21 pmMSY-CMH
26h 20m1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:55 pm - 6:03 pmCMH-MSY
6h 08m1 stop
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8:36 pm - 11:58 pmMSY-CMH
26h 22m1 stop
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Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 23
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10:40 am - 9:23 pmCMH-MSY
11h 43m1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:58 pmMSY-CMH
15h 58m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
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5:33 am - 7:41 pmCMH-MSY
15h 08m1 stop
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9:53 am - 10:47 amMSY-CMH
23h 54m2 stops
$188Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Columbus to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Columbus to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbus, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans is June, where tickets cost $231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $386 and $377 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $302, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus 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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FAQs for booking Columbus to New Orleans flights

  • Where can I breastfeed at CMH?

    Traveling mothers who want to breastfeed can relax knowing that the CMH has several designated nursing rooms. Mothers can use the nursing room in the baggage claim next to Carousel 1 while landside. Airside, nursing rooms are available on Concourse A near Gate A2, Concourse B next to Gate B29, and Concourse C opposite Gate C51.

  • Is MSY fully ADA-compliant?

    MSY is fully ADA-compliant, with no architectural barriers for people with limited mobility. On request, SkyCaps at the airport assist anyone with a hidden disability in carrying luggage. Also, Visual Paging, as well as Flight Information Monitors, are available throughout the airport. It's important to note that you must specify your special needs when booking your airline ticket.

  • Does CMH have a USO military lounge?

    CMH has a military USO lounge called the Jake Brewer USO Lounge. The lounge is located on the Ticketing level, directly across from Concourse C. It is exclusively open for free to active-duty US military members and their dependents. The lounge features clean restrooms, comfortable seating, a TV, Wi-Fi, free snacks, and magazines.

  • Can I rent a car at MSY airport?

    Renting a car at MSY is simple as the airport features a Consolidated Car Rental Center with nine car rental agency desks. These companies provide free shuttle services to and from their off-airport car rental lots every 5min. The shuttle can be found directly in front of the Long Term Parking Garage.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans was $66 for a one-way ticket and $138 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and New Orleans?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to New Orleans?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New Orleans from Columbus?

    Atlanta is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Columbus to New Orleans.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $383 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less round-trip.
  • To board your flight from Columbus to New Orleans, proceed to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). CMH is the main city serving Columbus and is about 6 miles east of downtown Columbus. Your flight will arrive in New Orleans at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). It is the primary airport serving New Orleans and is located approximately 11 miles west of the city center. It also serves as a focus city for Breeze airways.
  • Suppose you need a quiet place to meditate or pray before your flight from MSY; you can use the airport's meditation room. The room is located on the baggage claim level, across from Carousel 6, and is free of all airport noise. Holy and religious books are also available in the meditation room.
  • In case you become stranded or require assistance while at CMH, go to the airport's information center, which is located at the center of the baggage claim level. This desk is staffed by experienced staff, so you're sure to get help with whatever problem you have. Furthermore, the airport has ambassadors in blue vests who can assist you if you become stranded.
  • Gain access to the Club MSY if you require a quiet, relaxing environment to relax and unwind upon arrival at MSY. The lounge is on the third floor of Concourse A and is accessible by paying at the door regardless of flight class or airline. If you flew with United, you can gain access to the United Lounge, which is located on Concourse C near Gate C7.
  • If you're traveling with a pet, there are two pet relief areas at MSY. These relief zones can be found outside the main terminal, across from the Long Term Parking Garage, and near Shake Shack. These pet relief zones provide an ideal environment for pets to stretch and relieve themselves before or after their flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Bought round trip tickets. Ended up upgrading to first class. Both flights were new planes but hadn’t been equipped with WiFi and there were no charging ports at my seat despite it being new and first class accommodations.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Very uncomfortable seat. Hard bar under cushion. Flight had no solution except to walk a around at times

Endless, trip oof my life, we still are in in plane waiting for getting off.after 3 hours delay. Not even a glass of water.

It was cheap. Spirit is what it is. I got to my destination and home safely. There was no food or entertainment without paying extra, which is fine. That’s why the flight was inexpensive.

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

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