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$298+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, MO (PHL - COU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — COU
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$291
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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 January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/215:00 pmPHL - COU
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/258:09 amCOU - PHL
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/2210:30 amPHL - COU
2 stops11h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/268:09 amCOU - PHL
2 stops9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 3/98:00 amPHL - COU
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1711:15 amCOU - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/205:00 pmPHL - COU
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/248:09 amCOU - PHL
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 4/246:17 amPHL - COU
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2711:30 amCOU - PHL
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$458

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PHL - COU

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Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

5:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Columbia Regional

Sun 1/25

8:09 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$298

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Thu 1/22

10:30 am-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Columbia Regional

Mon 1/26

8:09 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$304

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/17

11:15 am-5:14 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$353

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

5:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/24

8:09 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$368

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Wed 2/25

5:00 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$310

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia in January.
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 Philadelphia-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri (average of $270). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,354). 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.

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 January 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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 United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri in about 5h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Philadelphia and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 908 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $485. This flight start at 30% 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri (average of $270). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,354). 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 Philadelphia to Columbia

Discover the top airline 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$485Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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