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$329+ Cheap flights from California to Columbia, MO (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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$338
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$329
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$471
From California to Columbia Regional
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Cheapest flights from California to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/2712:34 pmLAX - COU
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/12:52 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 10/1312:50 amSFO - COU
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/217:10 amCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/275:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/19:01 amCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/273:01 pmSAN - COU
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:33 pmCOU - SAN
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/108:15 amSNA - COU
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/174:23 pmCOU - SNA
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 10/76:00 amSJC - COU
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1512:16 pmCOU - SJC
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/276:53 amSAN - COU
1 stop11h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/19:01 amCOU - SAN
1 stop15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/285:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:01 amCOU - SFO
1 stop24h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/182:42 pmSNA - COU
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:12 pmCOU - SNA
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/276:53 amSAN - COU
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/49:01 amCOU - SAN
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 amLAS - COU
2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/19:01 amCOU - LAS
1 stop14h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/276:20 amSAN - COU
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/14:23 pmCOU - SAN
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$456

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbia that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/1

9:01 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$338

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/21

1:49 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$342

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/1

9:01 am-3:12 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$368

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 9/27

3:01 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/4

6:33 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$370

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

8:15 am-6:03 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Columbia Regional

Wed 9/17

4:23 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$427

San JoseColumbia

SJC - COU

SJCCOU

San Jose

Tue 10/7

8:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/15

12:16 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$444

San JoseColumbia

SJC - COU

SJCCOU

San Jose

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/15

12:16 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$444

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 9/27

6:53 am-8:25 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/1

9:01 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$445

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Sat 9/27

6:53 am-9:27 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/4

9:01 am-5:17 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$450

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

2:42 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Columbia Regional

Sun 9/21

6:12 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$450

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from California 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 time of day to fly from CA to COU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

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

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

    If you book a flight to Columbia from California, you will be flying to Columbia Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Regional (COU) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Columbia.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Columbia, Missouri?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Columbia, Missouri are Sacramento Intl - Columbia Regional, San Francisco - Columbia Regional and Los Angeles - Columbia Regional.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Columbia, Missouri?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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