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$277+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to California

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COU — LAX
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/185:00 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2211:59 pm
LAS
-
COU
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 4/179:02 am
COU
-
BUR
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 4/251:05 pm
BUR
-
COU
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:30 am
COU
-
SAN
1 stop9h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1611:00 am
SAN
-
COU
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/253:23 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2812:41 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/1511:30 am
COU
-
BUR
2 stops12h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 4/251:05 pm
BUR
-
COU
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 5/298:00 am
COU
-
SAN
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 6/310:55 am
SAN
-
COU
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/21$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/2911:30 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 5/212:45 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/21$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 8/125:00 am
COU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 8/157:00 am
SAN
-
COU
2 stops12h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 6/269:14 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 6/2812:50 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 8/128:00 am
COU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:20 am
SFO
-
COU
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/22$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/83:23 pm
COU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 4/151:00 pm
SMF
-
COU
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:02 am
COU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1012:15 am
LAX
-
COU
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$324

Find flight deals from Columbia to California

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$277
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$309
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to California 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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to California that are best for you.

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Columbia

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaLas Vegas

COU - LAS

COULAS

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/22

11:59 pm-10:55 am

1 stop8h 56m

$278

ColumbiaBurbank

COU - BUR

COUBUR

Columbia Regional

Fri 4/17

9:02 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 4/25

1:05 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$278

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Tue 5/12

11:30 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

11:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$278

ColumbiaSan Diego

COU - SAN

COUSAN

Columbia Regional

Fri 5/29

8:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

10:49 am-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$284

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Wed 4/29

11:30 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 12m

$298

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 6/26

9:14 am-3:09 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

12:50 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 58m

$317

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Wed 8/12

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:20 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$323

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/10

11:15 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

12:25 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 08m

$345

ColumbiaSacramento

COU - SMF

COUSMF

Columbia Regional

Wed 4/8

3:23 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/15

8:00 am-9:03 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$349

ColumbiaLas Vegas

COU - LAS

COULAS

Columbia Regional

Tue 4/21

3:23 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/27

11:59 pm-10:55 am

1 stop8h 56m

$358

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to California (average of $258). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,339 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to California. 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 Columbia to California?

    Most people fly from Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight from Columbia to California. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to California?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to California in about 7h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26m. The distance between Columbia, Missouri and California is about 1631 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbia, Missouri to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Columbia, Missouri to California are Columbia Regional - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Columbia Regional - San Diego and Columbia Regional - Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to California 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 Columbia, Missouri to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to California (average of $258). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 Columbia to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to California. 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 February 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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