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$299+ 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$338
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$299
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$471
From California to Columbia Regional
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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 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/19:01 amCOU - LAX
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/27$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 10/148:00 amSFO - COU
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/211:55 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/19:01 amCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/27$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/281:22 amLAX - COU
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/56:17 amCOU - LAX
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/1910:17 amLAS - COU
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/267:27 amCOU - LAS
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/159:14 amSNA - COU
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1910:52 amCOU - SNA
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/296:15 amONT - COU
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/512:35 pmCOU - ONT
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/208:00 amSMF - COU
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/255:09 pmCOU - SMF
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 amLAS - COU
2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/19:01 amCOU - LAS
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/156:00 amSJC - COU
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/195:15 pmCOU - SJC
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/46:15 amSAN - COU
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/66:17 amCOU - SAN
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/66:38 pmONT - COU
2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/99:00 amCOU - ONT
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$495

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/1

9:01 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$338

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/1

9:01 am-3:12 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$368

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

1:22 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/5

6:17 am-2:07 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$370

Las VegasColumbia

LAS - COU

LASCOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/19

10:17 am-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/26

7:27 am-1:46 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$390

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/15

9:14 am-4:43 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Columbia Regional

Sat 7/19

10:52 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$462

OntarioColumbia

ONT - COU

ONTCOU

Ontario

Tue 7/29

6:15 am-7:15 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/5

12:35 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$466

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-4:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Columbia Regional

Sun 9/14

5:18 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$470

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - COU

SMFCOU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/25

12:17 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$474

Las VegasColumbia

LAS - COU

LASCOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/1

9:01 am-9:37 am

2 stops26h 36m

$475

San JoseColumbia

SJC - COU

SJCCOU

San Jose

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Columbia Regional

Sat 7/19

5:15 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$476

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from California to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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 CA to COU?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 June 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Columbia, Missouri as you normally would.

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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from California to Columbia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Columbia, Missouri are Los Angeles - Columbia Regional, San Francisco - Columbia Regional and Ontario - Columbia Regional.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from California to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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 airline flying from California to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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