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$342+ Cheap flights from California to Columbia, MO (COU)

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LAX — COU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$342
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$471
From California to Columbia Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. 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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/146:08 amSFO - COU
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:11 pmCOU - SFO
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/251:22 amLAX - COU
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/25:15 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 8/207:04 amSMF - COU
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/257:27 amCOU - SMF
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/256:30 amLAS - COU
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/297:19 amCOU - LAS
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/1710:46 amSAN - COU
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/215:15 pmCOU - SAN
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/146:45 amSNA - COU
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/207:19 amCOU - SNA
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 11/146:47 pmSAN - COU
1 stop23h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/173:16 pmCOU - SAN
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/2011:43 amSJC - COU
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/245:08 pmCOU - SJC
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/37:00 amBUR - COU
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/812:35 pmCOU - BUR
2 stops7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/266:00 amRNO - COU
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/305:08 pmCOU - RNO
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 9/266:22 pmSJC - COU
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/18:00 amCOU - SJC
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$614

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 June 12, 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

Tue 10/14

6:08 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/21

6:11 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 06m

$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-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$368

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Fri 7/25

1:22 am-10:22 am

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/2

5:15 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$369

SacramentoColumbia

SMF - COU

SMFCOU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

7:04 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/25

7:27 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$474

Las VegasColumbia

LAS - COU

LASCOU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/25

6:30 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Columbia Regional

Sun 6/29

7:19 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 39m

$490

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Thu 7/17

10:46 am-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbia Regional

Mon 7/21

5:15 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$490

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/27

10:19 am-9:47 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Columbia Regional

Tue 7/1

6:19 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 23m

$501

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Fri 11/14

6:47 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 43m

Columbia Regional

Mon 11/17

3:16 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 58m

$510

San JoseColumbia

SJC - COU

SJCCOU

San Jose

Fri 6/27

11:24 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 19m

Columbia Regional

Tue 7/1

7:19 am-12:23 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$523

BurbankColumbia

BUR - COU

BURCOU

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 7/3

7:00 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Columbia Regional

Tue 7/8

12:35 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$582

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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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from California to Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 San Diego - 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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