How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri in about 5h 14m. 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 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to COU?

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

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.

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?

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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.

$273+ Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, MO

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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 December 4, 2025.

Tue 12/165:07 pmPHL - COU

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/226:34 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$298

Wed 12/1710:15 amPHL - COU

2 stops11h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/216:34 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$391

Sat 12/610:15 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/133:25 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$398

Thu 12/257:10 amPHL - COU

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/287:35 amCOU - PHL

1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$446

Fri 12/510:15 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/68:00 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$478

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Wed 4/16:15 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/48:00 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$273

Tue 12/165:07 pmPHL - COU

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/226:34 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$298

Mon 3/98:00 amPHL - COU

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/178:00 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$318

Tue 2/105:00 pmPHL - COU

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/143:10 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$318

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Fri 12/510:15 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/68:00 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$478

Sat 12/610:15 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/133:25 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$398

Tue 12/165:07 pmPHL - COU

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/226:34 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$298

Wed 12/1710:15 amPHL - COU

2 stops11h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/216:34 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$391

Thu 12/257:10 amPHL - COU

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/287:35 amCOU - PHL

1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$446

One-way flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
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Sat 12/208:27 amPHL - COU

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$342

Fri 1/1612:23 pmPHL - COU

1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$356

Sun 12/215:50 pmPHL - COU

3 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$667

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$273 (United Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$473

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Wed 4/1

6:15 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 14m

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/4

8:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$273

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Tue 12/16

5:07 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbia Regional

Mon 12/22

6:34 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 11m

$298

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbia Regional

Tue 3/17

8:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$318

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Tue 2/10

5:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Columbia Regional

Sat 2/14

3:10 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$318

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Sun 12/21

5:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$342

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Mon 12/22

8:27 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$342

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Sat 12/20

8:27 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$342

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$348

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - COU

PHLCOU

Philadelphia

Fri 1/16

12:23 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$356

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Deals found on 12/3

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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

*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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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

11,047 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,047 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,047 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

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How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, Missouri in about 5h 14m. 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 35% 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$485	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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