What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($450), and United Airlines ($520) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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 day to fly from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 24% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbia?

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Sat 9/276:15 amSAN - COU

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1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/112:17 pmCOU - SAN

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

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$450

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$520

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Fri 8/1510:45 pmSAN - COU

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$465

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2 stops15h 58mAmerican Airlines

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$489

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 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

8,861 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 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

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($450), and United Airlines ($520) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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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