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$278+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbia, MO (LAX - 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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — COU
mar. 30 — abr. 61
lun. 3/30
lun. 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
vie. 4/1011:02 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 53m
United Airlines
mar. 4/149:02 am
COU
-
LAX
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
vie. 5/83:13 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
lun. 5/113:10 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop9h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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. 3/131:15 am
LAX
-
COU
1 stop8h 42m
American Airlines
mié. 3/186:30 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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. 4/2411:41 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
dom. 4/266:00 am
COU
-
LAX
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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. 8/2111:59 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 14m
American Airlines
dom. 8/237:27 am
COU
-
LAX
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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. 10/2810:30 am
LAX
-
COU
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
sáb. 10/313:16 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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. 4/2311:02 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 53m
United Airlines
dom. 4/263:23 pm
COU
-
LAX
1 stop9h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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. 3/2111:10 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 23m
United Airlines
vie. 3/279:05 am
COU
-
LAX
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
vie. 5/811:45 pm
LAX
-
COU
1 stop9h 10m
United Airlines
dom. 5/109:00 am
COU
-
LAX
2 stops24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$492

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 febrero 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$957
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 febrero 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

vie. 4/10

11:02 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 53m

Columbia Regional

mar. 4/14

9:02 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$278

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

vie. 5/8

3:13 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbia Regional

lun. 5/11

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$312

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

vie. 8/21

11:59 pm-11:13 am

1 stop9h 14m

Columbia Regional

dom. 8/23

7:27 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 17m

$348

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

jue. 4/23

11:02 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 53m

Columbia Regional

dom. 4/26

3:23 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$385

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/21

11:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop9h 23m

Columbia Regional

vie. 3/27

9:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$428

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

vie. 4/24

5:59 pm-9:46 am

1 stop13h 47m

Columbia Regional

dom. 4/26

6:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$473

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

vie. 5/8

11:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 10m

Columbia Regional

dom. 5/10

9:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops24h 15m

$492

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/14

11:08 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Regional

mié. 3/18

2:41 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$504

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

jue. 8/20

12:10 am-10:55 am

1 stop8h 45m

Columbia Regional

vie. 8/21

3:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops20h 15m

$553

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

vie. 8/21

6:48 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 42m

Columbia Regional

dom. 8/23

3:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$578

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia

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 Los Angeles to Columbia in February.
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 Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in February is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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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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 febrero 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in about 9h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 39m. There are 1489 mi between Los Angeles and Columbia, Missouri. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in February is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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 Los Angeles to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 febrero 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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