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

Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri in about 4h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. The distance between Louisiana and Columbia, Missouri is about 595 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with 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).

What are the most popular routes from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri?

Most travelers choose Baton Rouge Ryan - Columbia Regional, Lafayette Regional - Columbia Regional or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Columbia Regional when deciding on the best route from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Louisiana?

Most people fly into Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight to Columbia from Louisiana. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Louisiana to Columbia?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisiana to Columbia?

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1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

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Deal found 12/16

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8:09 am-3:31 pm

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MSY - COU

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ven. 1/2

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8:09 am-1:25 pm

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LFT - COU

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jeu. 1/1

7:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

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8:05 am-7:26 pm

2 stops11h 21m

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ven. 1/30

9:30 am-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Columbia Regional

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8:09 am-3:58 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$412

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LFT - COU

LFTCOU

Lafayette Regional

jeu. 1/1

5:54 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop4h 38m

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6:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$528

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Louisiana?
Most people fly into Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight to Columbia from Louisiana. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.
How long is the flight from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri?
Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri in about 4h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. The distance between Louisiana and Columbia, Missouri is about 595 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri?
Most travelers choose Baton Rouge Ryan - Columbia Regional, Lafayette Regional - Columbia Regional or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Columbia Regional when deciding on the best route from Louisiana to Columbia, Missouri.
Can I find deals for flights from Louisiana to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Louisiana to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Louisiana to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisiana to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisiana to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisiana 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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