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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in about 7h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1489 mi between Los Angeles and Columbia, Missouri.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

American Airlines, at $370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri.. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 day to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia, Missouri.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia, Missouri from Los Angeles. Users have commonly found prices around $587 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $266. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in February.

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

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Average price	$890

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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 September 15, 2025.

Tue 9/3011:00 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/42:52 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$308

Wed 10/1512:54 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/229:01 amCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$338

Wed 11/1910:15 amLAX - COU

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/258:00 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$363

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1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:05 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$365

Fri 10/241:30 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/291:49 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$370

Sat 9/2711:00 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/18:00 amCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$388

Thu 10/167:00 pmLAX - COU

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/229:01 amCOU - LAX

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$412

Fri 10/1712:54 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/212:52 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$423

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Tue 9/3011:00 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/42:52 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$308

Fri 10/241:30 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/291:49 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$370

Wed 10/1512:54 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

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1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$338

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1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$370

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Deal found 9/14

$338

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1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$338

Wed 10/1512:54 pmLAX - COU

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1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$338

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1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

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1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$338

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1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$338

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1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$338

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Deal found 9/15

$363

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$363

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Sat 9/2711:00 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/18:00 amCOU - LAX

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Deal found 9/13

$388

Tue 9/3011:00 amLAX - COU

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Sat 10/42:52 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$308

Wed 10/1512:54 pmLAX - COU

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1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$338

Wed 10/1512:34 pmLAX - COU

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Deal found 9/13

$432

Thu 10/167:00 pmLAX - COU

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1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$412

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Deal found 9/13

$472

Fri 10/1712:54 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/188:00 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$423

Fri 10/241:30 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/291:49 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$370

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2:52 pm-10:40 pm

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12:54 pm-8:25 pm

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12:34 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 53m

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3:02 pm-10:57 pm

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Wed 11/19

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

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Thu 11/27

9:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$338

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LAX - COU

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Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

12:54 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 31m

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Wed 10/22

9:01 am-3:00 pm

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$338

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LAX - COU

LAXCOU

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Wed 11/19

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbia Regional

Wed 11/26

3:02 pm-8:35 pm

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$338

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LAX - COU

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Sat 10/18

11:00 am-8:25 pm

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9:01 am-3:00 pm

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LAX - COU

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6:00 am-2:26 pm

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9:00 am-3:20 pm

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$338

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LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Thu 11/20

10:15 am-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Columbia Regional

Tue 11/25

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$363

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - COU

LAXCOU

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

10:15 am-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Columbia Regional

Tue 11/25

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$363

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to COU?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in about 7h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1489 mi between Los Angeles and Columbia, Missouri.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?
American Airlines, at $370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri.. American Airlines is currently priced 37% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$370	Average$564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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