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Cheapest round-trip
$168
Typical prices: $282-$426
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Wed 9/2Tue 9/22
MSY - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$86
Typical prices: $98-$213
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Wed 8/19
MSY - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $168 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $247 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Columbus (MSY-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Columbus 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 New Orleans to Columbus

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:11 pm - 5:25 pm
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21h 14m
1 stop
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6:28 pm - 4:09 pm
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22h 41m
1 stop
$168Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
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5:09 pm - 4:59 pm
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22h 50m
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5:44 pm - 4:24 pm
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23h 40m
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$170Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 20
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7:11 pm - 5:25 pm
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21h 14m
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6:28 pm - 4:09 pm
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22h 41m
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$174Frontier
Mon, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 9
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5:09 pm - 4:59 pm
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22h 50m
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5:44 pm - 4:24 pm
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23h 40m
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$180Frontier
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:11 pm - 5:25 pm
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21h 14m
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6:28 pm - 4:09 pm
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22h 41m
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$184Frontier
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
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7:11 pm - 5:25 pm
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21h 14m
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6:28 pm - 4:09 pm
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22h 41m
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$189Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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8:15 am - 1:34 pm
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4h 19m
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6:10 pm - 6:02 pm
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24h 52m
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$191Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:11 pm - 12:22 pm
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16h 11m
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2:34 pm - 5:59 pm
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4h 25m
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$207Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:11 pm - 5:25 pm
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21h 14m
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7:15 pm - 11:37 pm
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5h 22m
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$212Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:17 pm - 9:43 am
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14h 26m
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10:28 am - 5:32 pm
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8h 04m
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$216Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Columbus flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Columbus Airport departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Columbus Airport, 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 New Orleans to Columbus Airport is September, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $481 and $469 respectively.

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

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 $323, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Columbus

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FAQs for booking New Orleans to Columbus flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Columbus Airport was $86 for a one-way ticket and $168 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Columbus?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Columbus is Columbus.

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

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Columbus flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Orleans and Columbus.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $409 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 $378 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 New Orleans to Columbus.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Columbus?

    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 Columbus with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and CMH 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 New Orleans to Columbus?

    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 Columbus from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

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

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

Always a great experience. Crew is great at communicating things during flight

very disappointed by plane having no power outlets for our electronics

I kept getting h notifications that the flight was delayed. At the airport it was only 2 mins delay. Very confusing. No WiFi on the plan. Snacks very salty. No alternative

Flight attendant was very poor in taking care or showing attention. I slept up front for a few and missed the snacks. She saw me many times, went by me many times and never once asked if I needed anything. The whole 2 hours flight. And this is to a Diamond member in first.

MSY had lots of coffee/breakfast options for morning flights. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of filling stations for water bottles. Delta flight was on time. The plane was clean. The staff was friendly and efficient.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Everything went well with the flight. But one of the flight attendants had on inappropriate pants. She had on an old worn out pair of sweat pants. The back seam was unrivaled and should not have been worn for work. If I had not seen her in the airport with the standard type of luggage, I certainly would not have thought she was working for Delta. Not a good look at all for representation.

The plane was one hour late cause they were doing some reparations with us on the plane no mention I was in the first seat and the door was open the entire time with 8 degrees! The plane was totally dirty no mention old ! The staff was nice but no put together, the attention to details and passenger experience is missing and i always travel first !!! Is better the lounge than the plane! KLM/air France every details is taken care maybe you need a creative creator or experience client need asap was terrible and not memorable for the price that I payed very dissatisfied

It feels like the seats are getting tighter. Was towards the back so maybe they’ve been like this for a while.

Had mechanical issues with A/C, caused significant delay and had to move gates - different concourses.

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