Columbia

$174+ Cheap flights from California to Columbia, MO (COU)

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
Jul 3 — Jul 101
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbia

Cheapest flights from California to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 9/1711:39 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop8h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 9/216:32 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop7h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 9/2411:55 pm
LAS
-
COU
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 9/2910:38 am
COU
-
LAS
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 8/2512:44 pm
BUR
-
COU
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 8/299:00 am
COU
-
BUR
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/31$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Fri 7/1010:59 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 7/137:26 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/28$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 9/306:00 am
LAS
-
COU
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 10/33:16 pm
COU
-
LAS
2 stops8h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 10/32:25 pm
SMF
-
COU
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 10/103:16 pm
COU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/31$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Mon 7/1310:45 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 7/205:19 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/29$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Sun 7/1910:45 pm
SAN
-
COU
1 stop9h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 7/257:26 pm
COU
-
SAN
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 12/311:20 am
SAN
-
COU
2 stops11h 13m
United Airlines
Thu 12/105:00 am
COU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/29$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 10/22:25 pm
SMF
-
COU
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 10/73:16 pm
COU
-
SMF
1 stop9h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/31$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/3011:10 pm
SMF
-
COU
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 8/45:19 pm
COU
-
SMF
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 10/911:05 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 10/139:00 am
COU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$379

Find flight deals from California to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated June 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$597
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Columbia Regional flight deals.
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From California to Columbia Regional
One-way flight from California to Columbia Regional
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Thu 7/9

8:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Columbia Regional

Sun 7/12

6:32 pm-12:52 am

1 stop8h 20m

$318

Las VegasColumbia

LAS - COU

LASCOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/15

7:20 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Columbia Regional

Sat 7/18

6:22 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$318

Las VegasColumbia

LAS - COU

LASCOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/3

11:45 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 12m

Columbia Regional

Sun 7/12

7:26 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$318

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sun 7/19

10:45 pm-10:02 am

1 stop9h 17m

Columbia Regional

Sat 7/25

5:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$318

BurbankColumbia

BUR - COU

BURCOU

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 8/25

12:44 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/29

6:15 am-5:33 pm

2 stops13h 18m

$324

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - COU

SMFCOU

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/3

2:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/10

3:16 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$338

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - COU

SMFCOU

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/2

2:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/7

3:16 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$369

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

12:09 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 07m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/29

3:12 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$408

OntarioColumbia

ONT - COU

ONTCOU

Ontario

Tue 11/10

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/14

3:16 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$408

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 8/25

11:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/29

9:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$408

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from California to Columbia, Missouri in May is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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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Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Columbia from California, you will be flying to Columbia Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Regional (COU) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Columbia.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Columbia, Missouri in 6h 15m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from California to Columbia, Missouri in May is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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 California to Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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