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

A quick flight from Montana to Columbia, Missouri can take about 4h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $298. Airlines will cover a distance of 960 mi.

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 Montana to Columbia, Missouri?

The most popular flight routes from Montana to Columbia, Missouri are Billings Logan Intl - Columbia Regional, Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - Columbia Regional and Helena - Columbia Regional.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Montana to Columbia?

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

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Fri 1/302:45 pm

BIL

COU

1 stop4h 48m

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Tue 2/38:45 am

COU

BIL

1 stop5h 39m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$298

Tue 10/272:27 pm

MSO

COU

1 stop5h 03m

United Airlines

Sat 10/319:00 am

COU

MSO

1 stop8h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/13

$408

Tue 1/202:45 pm

BIL

COU

1 stop4h 48m

United Airlines

Sat 1/248:45 am

COU

BIL

1 stop5h 39m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/13

$458

Wed 1/212:27 pm

HLN

COU

1 stop5h 06m

United Airlines

Sat 1/248:45 am

COU

HLN

1 stop5h 56m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/13

$468

Tue 1/202:27 pm

HLN

COU

1 stop5h 06m

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Sat 1/248:45 am

COU

HLN

1 stop5h 56m

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Deal found 1/14

$478

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COU

1 stop4h 48m

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1 stop5h 39m

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$298

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Tue 1/202:45 pm

BIL

COU

1 stop4h 48m

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Sat 1/248:45 am

COU

BIL

1 stop5h 39m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/13

$458

Tue 1/202:27 pm

HLN

COU

1 stop5h 06m

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Sat 1/248:45 am

COU

HLN

1 stop5h 56m

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Deal found 1/14

$478

Wed 1/212:27 pm

HLN

COU

1 stop5h 06m

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COU

HLN

1 stop5h 56m

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Deal found 1/13

$468

Fri 1/302:45 pm

BIL

COU

1 stop4h 48m

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1 stop5h 39m

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Deal found 1/15

$298

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BillingsColumbia

BIL - COU

BILCOU

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Fri 1/30

2:45 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/3

8:45 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$298

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Montana?
Most people fly into Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight to Columbia from Montana. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.
How long is the flight from Montana to Columbia, Missouri?
A quick flight from Montana to Columbia, Missouri can take about 4h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $298. Airlines will cover a distance of 960 mi.
What are the most popular routes from Montana to Columbia, Missouri?
The most popular flight routes from Montana to Columbia, Missouri are Billings Logan Intl - Columbia Regional, Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - Columbia Regional and Helena - Columbia Regional.
Can I find deals for flights from Montana to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Montana to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Montana to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montana to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Montana to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montana 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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