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$278+ Cheap flights from California to Columbia, MO (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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$890
From California to Columbia Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 septiembre 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/145:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/212:52 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 9/3011:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/42:52 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mié. 10/1511:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/189:01 amCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 10/1410:05 amSFO - COU
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/215:25 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 11/1910:15 amLAX - COU
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/258:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
vie. 10/241:30 amLAX - COU
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/291:49 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
sáb. 9/2711:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/18:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 9/306:15 amSAN - COU
1 stop12h 06mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 10/46:24 amCOU - SAN
1 stop15h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 9/255:15 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/279:01 amCOU - SFO
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 10/146:45 amLAS - COU
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/2111:37 amCOU - LAS
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
jue. 10/167:00 pmLAX - COU
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/212:52 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mié. 10/1511:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/229:01 amCOU - LAX
2 stops16h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$422

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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 septiembre 16, 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

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Return

Price

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

5:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbia Regional

mar. 10/21

2:52 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$278

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

mar. 9/30

11:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Columbia Regional

sáb. 10/4

2:52 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$308

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

mié. 10/15

12:54 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbia Regional

mar. 10/21

9:01 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

sáb. 10/25

12:34 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Regional

mié. 10/29

3:02 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

mié. 11/19

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbia Regional

jue. 11/27

9:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

mié. 10/15

12:54 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbia Regional

mié. 10/22

9:01 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

mié. 11/19

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbia Regional

mié. 11/26

3:02 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

sáb. 10/18

11:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Columbia Regional

mié. 10/22

9:01 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbia Regional

jue. 11/27

9:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$338

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

10:05 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Columbia Regional

mar. 10/21

5:25 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$348

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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 $571). 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 septiembre 16, 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Columbia, Missouri?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Columbia, Missouri in 7h 02m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1631 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Columbia, Missouri are San Diego - Columbia Regional, Los Angeles - Columbia Regional and Sacramento Intl - 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 $571). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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