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$159+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Columbia (MSY - CAE)

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — CAE
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbia (CAE). 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 November 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Round-trip from

$248
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/1412:45 pmMSY - CAE
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/152:51 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:43 pmMSY - CAE
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:54 pmCAE - MSY
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/103:45 pmMSY - CAE
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Wed 12/117:00 amCAE - MSY
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/19$278

Find flights from New Orleans to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Columbia 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/14

12:45 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/15

2:51 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$248

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/5

6:43 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/9

7:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$258

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/10

3:45 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/11

7:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$278

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

5:28 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 11m

$159

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

5:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$164

New OrleansColumbia

MSY - CAE

MSYCAE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

3:40 pm-2:06 pm

3 stops21h 26m

$346

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Deals found on 11/21

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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 New Orleans to Columbia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from New Orleans to Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Columbia round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $258, and Delta, from $278. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $164 and $346, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Columbia 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 Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from New Orleans to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Columbia. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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