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$176+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to California

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — LAX
Jun 27 — Jul 41
Sat 6/27
Sat 7/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1511:29 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop14h 10m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/207:10 am
LAS
-
COU
2 stops24h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/27$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/149:56 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop15h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/207:10 am
LAS
-
COU
2 stops24h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/27$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/310:06 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop15h 10m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/711:39 pm
LAS
-
COU
1 stop9h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/27$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Thu 8/2710:55 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop9h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
LAS
-
COU
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 9/176:32 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 9/2110:46 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 7/166:32 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2010:45 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 8/2210:55 am
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 8/251:08 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 7/96:32 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 7/1212:40 am
LAX
-
COU
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 8/275:17 pm
COU
-
LAS
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 8/296:29 am
LAS
-
COU
2 stops9h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Sat 6/1311:44 am
COU
-
LAX
2 stops8h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 6/161:15 am
LAX
-
COU
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:56 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop15h 39m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/207:10 am
LAS
-
COU
2 stops24h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/27$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1211:44 am
COU
-
LAS
2 stops29h 14m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/1411:39 pm
LAS
-
COU
1 stop9h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/27$337

Find flight deals from Columbia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbia to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 28, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$571
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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 May 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaLas Vegas

COU - LAS

COULAS

Columbia Regional

Thu 8/27

10:55 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-10:16 am

1 stop8h 21m

$318

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/29

6:32 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$318

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Wed 11/11

3:16 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$318

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Thu 6/25

6:47 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 12m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/29

10:45 pm-10:06 am

1 stop9h 21m

$318

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Wed 9/2

10:55 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

12:09 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 07m

$318

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/22

1:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/25

2:29 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$318

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/22

10:55 am-6:51 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/25

1:08 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$318

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/18

9:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/22

11:10 am-11:35 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$324

ColumbiaSan Francisco

COU - SFO

COUSFO

Columbia Regional

Fri 6/26

7:39 pm-12:48 am

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

12:26 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 48m

$338

ColumbiaSan Jose

COU - SJC

COUSJC

Columbia Regional

Fri 7/3

11:45 am-10:41 pm

2 stops12h 56m

San Jose

Sun 7/12

7:23 pm-10:02 am

2 stops12h 39m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to California

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to California (average of $202). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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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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 May 28, 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
9,751 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
9,751 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 26m. The distance between Columbia, Missouri and California is about 1489 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 - Los Angeles and Columbia Regional - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to California (average of $202). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 May 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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