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$169+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Columbia, MO (COU)

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ORD — COU
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/138:40 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:15 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/287:49 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 8/296:00 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 8/710:00 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:15 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/287:49 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 9/16:00 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/258:24 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 9/276:32 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:49 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 8/126:00 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/710:00 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:49 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 12/234:20 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Fri 1/110:40 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 11/134:20 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 11/1610:23 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/18:24 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 10/45:44 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 8/610:45 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 8/86:00 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$256

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Columbia (COU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

8:40 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/29

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$227

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$227

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/31

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$227

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:40 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Columbia Regional

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$227

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

8:40 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$227
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

10:00 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$230

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

8:40 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/10

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$254

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

7:49 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Columbia Regional

Fri 8/28

6:35 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$334

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/9

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbia Regional

Sun 10/11

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$364

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

8:40 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/30

9:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop24h 43m

$449

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri (average of $208). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri in July is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 ORD to COU?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 July 25, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Columbia. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri flights typically cost between $412 and $594 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $227 on United Airlines (Aug 13-Aug 16).

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 July 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Columbia from Chicago O'Hare Intl, 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. There are 8 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Regional per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri can take about 1h 34m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $227. There are 315 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Columbia, Missouri. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $178. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $178 round trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri consider choosing American Airlines (81%), Envoy Air (81%) or GoJet (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $198. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Regional) can be booked for $227 on average, our data indicates $458 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri (average of $208). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, Missouri in July is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 O'Hare Intl to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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