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$420+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — COU
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$420
(American Airlines)

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March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$399
From Phoenix to Columbia Regional
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 11/215:00 amPHX - COU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/227:46 pmCOU - PHX
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 9/173:43 pmPHX - COU
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/245:14 pmCOU - PHX
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/48:40 amPHX - COU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/75:25 pmCOU - PHX
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 9/310:51 amPHX - COU
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:49 pmCOU - PHX
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 8/223:43 pmPHX - COU
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:15 amCOU - PHX
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 11/2110:53 amPHX - COU
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/223:02 pmCOU - PHX
2 stops23h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$670
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 11/295:00 amPHX - COU
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/15:58 pmCOU - PHX
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$717
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Wed 8/2712:24 amPHX - COU
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:49 pmCOU - PHX
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$817

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Columbia that are best for you.

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PhoenixColumbia

PHX - COU

PHXCOU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 11/21

5:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/22

7:46 pm-12:39 am

1 stop5h 53m

$420

PhoenixColumbia

PHX - COU

PHXCOU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/17

3:43 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Columbia Regional

Wed 9/24

5:14 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$429

PhoenixColumbia

PHX - COU

PHXCOU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 10/4

8:40 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$450

PhoenixColumbia

PHX - COU

PHXCOU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/3

10:51 am-6:03 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Columbia Regional

Sun 9/7

7:49 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$519

PhoenixColumbia

PHX - COU

PHXCOU

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 9/7

8:30 am-7:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$535

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Deals found on 8/20

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

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix to Columbia, Missouri at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 August 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Phoenix to Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Columbia Regional is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Phoenix. Booking flights from Phoenix to Columbia Regional (COU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Phoenix from 1 airline.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Phoenix to Columbia, Missouri in about 5h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Phoenix and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 1161 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Phoenix to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $370. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Columbia?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Phoenix to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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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