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$289+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbia, MO (LAX - 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:34 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/198:15 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/268:45 amCOU - LAX
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/2311:10 pmLAX - COU
2 stops19h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:34 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/236:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:50 amCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sun 12/2810:50 pmLAX - COU
2 stops13h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:34 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/2811:57 pmLAX - COU
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:20 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/1010:30 amLAX - COU
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/129:00 amCOU - LAX
2 stops24h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$657

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbia (COU). 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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$373
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($190 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

11:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Columbia Regional

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:50 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 49m

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/8

11:56 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$421

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-5:37 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Columbia Regional

Mon 2/23

7:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$427

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

12:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Regional

Wed 6/3

9:00 am-5:56 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$452

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Tue 12/23

11:10 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Columbia Regional

Wed 12/31

6:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$514

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

1:04 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$289

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

11:55 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 47m

$289

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

10:50 pm-10:29 am

1 stop9h 39m

$329

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/8

Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia

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 Los Angeles to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Columbia

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in February is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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 LAX to COU?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in about 7h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1489 mi between Los Angeles and Columbia, Missouri.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in February is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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 Los Angeles to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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