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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in about 8h 12m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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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.

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

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$358+ Flights from Los Angeles to Columbia, MO

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri flights typically cost between $289 and $373 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $358 on United Airlines (Jan 23-Jan 28).

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbia
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Tue 12/3011:02 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:34 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$408

Mon 12/2910:33 amLAX - COU

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/26:05 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$578

Fri 12/2610:15 amLAX - COU

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/296:34 pmCOU - LAX

2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$766

Fri 12/269:47 amLAX - COU

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2912:09 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$926

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Fri 1/2312:30 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/288:45 amCOU - LAX

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$358

Sat 1/2411:59 pmLAX - COU

1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/287:22 amCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$370

Thu 1/291:04 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/58:09 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$358

Wed 1/281:14 pmLAX - COU

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/412:49 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$371

Wed 1/281:04 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/48:45 amCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$358

Wed 2/186:05 amLAX - COU

2 stops9h 23mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/237:10 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$427

Tue 12/3011:02 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:34 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$408

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Fri 12/2610:15 amLAX - COU

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/296:34 pmCOU - LAX

2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$766

Fri 12/269:47 amLAX - COU

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2912:09 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$926

Tue 12/3011:02 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:34 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$408

Fri 1/2312:30 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/288:09 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$358

Sat 1/246:38 amLAX - COU

2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/283:19 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$376

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Round-trip from	$358 (United Airlines)
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Fri 1/23

12:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop8h 12m

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Wed 1/28

8:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$358

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Thu 1/29

1:04 pm-8:33 pm

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8:09 am-3:31 pm

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1:04 pm-8:33 pm

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$358

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11:59 pm-11:23 am

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7:22 am-2:03 pm

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$370

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LAX - COU

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Wed 1/28

1:14 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Columbia Regional

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12:49 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$371

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LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

11:02 am-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/3

6:34 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 15m

$408

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-5:28 pm

2 stops9h 23m

Columbia Regional

Mon 2/23

7:10 am-2:46 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$427

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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.

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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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

9,092 reviews

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

9,092 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

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

11,049 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in about 8h 12m. 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$370	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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