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$397+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Columbia, MO (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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — COU
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/111:21 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 4/153:23 pm
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/216:39 pm
SNA
-
COU
2 stops14h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 4/259:02 am
COU
-
SNA
2 stops13h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/92:40 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 4/133:23 pm
COU
-
SNA
2 stops8h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/111:17 pm
SNA
-
COU
2 stops7h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 4/1512:06 pm
COU
-
SNA
2 stops7h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$623
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 4/121:23 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 4/1612:06 pm
COU
-
SNA
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$775
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:30 am
SNA
-
COU
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 9/285:00 am
COU
-
SNA
1 stop19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$777

Find flight deals from Orange County to Columbia

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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

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Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

1:21 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Columbia Regional

Wed 4/15

3:23 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$397

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/21

6:39 pm-10:55 am

2 stops14h 16m

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/25

9:02 am-8:55 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$439

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/9

2:40 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Regional

Mon 4/13

3:23 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$579

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

1:17 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops7h 36m

Columbia Regional

Wed 4/15

12:06 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$623

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/24

11:30 am-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia Regional

Mon 9/28

5:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$777

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/12

9:51 am-10:53 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Columbia Regional

Thu 4/16

7:25 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$1,039

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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 March 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Orange County to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Orange County?

    For a flight from Orange County to Columbia, you will be flying into Columbia Regional. Columbia Regional (COU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Columbia, Missouri?

    For as low as $397, United Airlines can have you in Columbia, Missouri from Orange County in 5h 42m. Orange County and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 1466 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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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Top airline flying from Orange County to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Orange County 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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