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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Alabama 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.

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 are the most popular routes from Alabama to Columbia, Missouri?

While some choose either Huntsville - Columbia Regional or Mobile - Columbia Regional, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Columbia Regional is the most popular route from Alabama to Columbia, Missouri.

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

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Alabama?

Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Columbia Regional (COU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Alabama.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Alabama to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama 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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Round-trip from	$465 (American Airlines)
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Wed 12/246:27 pmATL - COU

1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/3011:43 amCOU - ATL

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/2

$404

Fri 10/103:43 pmVPS - COU

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/1112:16 pmCOU - VPS

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$465

Wed 8/65:11 amHSV - COU

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/87:17 pmCOU - HSV

2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$716

Fri 10/102:17 pmPNS - COU

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/118:00 amCOU - PNS

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$3,090

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Wed 12/247:49 amATL - COU

1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/3011:43 amCOU - ATL

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$404

Fri 12/129:35 amATL - COU

2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/158:00 amCOU - ATL

1 stop12h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/4

$474

Fri 10/103:43 pmVPS - COU

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/1112:16 pmCOU - VPS

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$465

Fri 10/102:17 pmPNS - COU

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/118:00 amCOU - PNS

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$3,090

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Wed 8/65:11 amHSV - COU

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/87:17 pmCOU - HSV

2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$716

Mon 8/187:00 amVPS - COU

1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2212:17 pmCOU - VPS

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$823

Tue 8/196:47 pmATL - COU

1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/236:15 amCOU - ATL

1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines

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$450

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Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - COU

ATLCOU

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/24

7:49 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Columbia Regional

Tue 12/30

11:43 am-5:49 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$404

ValparaisoColumbia

VPS - COU

VPSCOU

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Fri 10/10

3:43 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/11

12:16 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$465

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - COU

ATLCOU

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/12

9:35 am-9:22 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Columbia Regional

Mon 12/15

8:00 am-9:33 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$474

PensacolaColumbia

PNS - COU

PNSCOU

Pensacola

Fri 10/10

2:17 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/11

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$3,090

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Alabama?
Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Columbia Regional (COU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Alabama.
What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Columbia, Missouri?
While some choose either Huntsville - Columbia Regional or Mobile - Columbia Regional, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Columbia Regional is the most popular route from Alabama to Columbia, Missouri.
Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Alabama to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alabama to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama 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 Alabama to Columbia, Missouri?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Alabama 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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