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$259+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, MO (PHL - 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — COU
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/196:00 am
PHL
-
COU
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 am
COU
-
PHL
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/255:15 pm
PHL
-
COU
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 8/296:30 pm
COU
-
PHL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/1410:00 am
PHL
-
COU
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 4/183:23 pm
COU
-
PHL
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/215:18 am
PHL
-
COU
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:32 pm
COU
-
PHL
1 stop14h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 4/36:55 pm
PHL
-
COU
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 4/53:23 pm
COU
-
PHL
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$458

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$398
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,174
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 42% potential increase in price ($536 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Regional

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$398

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/29

11:30 am-7:19 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$408

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Thu 5/21

5:18 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 42m

Columbia Regional

Mon 5/25

6:32 pm-8:02 am

1 stop12h 30m

$445

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Tue 4/14

10:33 am-9:03 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$449
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Fri 6/19

5:10 pm-10:39 am

1 stop18h 29m

$259

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Deals found on 3/28

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbia in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Philadelphia-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Columbia

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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 April 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,544 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri in about 4h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 09m. Philadelphia and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 908 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $268. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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