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$258+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Columbia
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 12/258:15 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:34 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/195:10 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/263:02 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/411:02 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/89:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/410:51 amSAN - COU
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/89:00 amCOU - SAN
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/116:19 amSAN - COU
1 stop13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1811:20 amCOU - SAN
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/246:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:34 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 11/1111:20 amSAN - COU
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/188:00 amCOU - SAN
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/612:10 pmSFO - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:06 pmCOU - SFO
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/410:47 amLAS - COU
2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/118:00 amCOU - LAS
2 stops11h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/198:49 amSMF - COU
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/269:00 amCOU - SMF
2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/2412:50 amLAX - COU
1 stop11h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:20 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/612:40 pmSJC - COU
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/138:00 amCOU - SJC
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$399

Cheap flight deals from California to Columbia

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Round-trip from

$258
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Average price

$338
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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 October 21, 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

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO - COU

SFOCOU

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

5:10 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Columbia Regional

Wed 11/26

3:02 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$278

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

11:02 am-8:51 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/8

9:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$308

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 11/4

10:51 am-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/8

9:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$308

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

12:25 am-2:38 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Columbia Regional

Mon 2/23

6:03 am-4:58 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$313

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Tue 11/11

6:19 am-9:55 pm

1 stop13h 36m

Columbia Regional

Tue 11/18

11:20 am-8:48 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$325

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

11:08 am-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Columbia Regional

Mon 2/23

11:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbia Regional

Sun 1/4

6:34 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 15m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/2

6:34 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 15m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

12:41 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbia Regional

Sun 1/4

6:34 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 15m

$338

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

12:41 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/1

6:34 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 15m

$338

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from California to Columbia, Missouri in April is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 October 21, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from California to Columbia, Missouri by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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 16m. 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 Los Angeles - Columbia Regional, San Diego - Columbia Regional and San Jose - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from California to Columbia, Missouri in April is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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