How long is the flight from Dayton to Columbia, Missouri?

A quick flight from Dayton to Columbia, Missouri can take about 5h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $308. There are 433 mi between Dayton and Columbia, Missouri. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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How long is the flight from Dayton to Columbia, Missouri?
A quick flight from Dayton to Columbia, Missouri can take about 5h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $308. There are 433 mi between Dayton and Columbia, Missouri. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dayton to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dayton to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton 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.

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