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$490+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Columbia, MO (SAN - 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — COU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 June 12, 2025.

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$490
(American Airlines)
From San Diego to Columbia Regional
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/1710:46 amSAN - COU
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/215:15 pmCOU - SAN
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/146:47 pmSAN - COU
1 stop23h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/173:16 pmCOU - SAN
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$510

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SAN - COU

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San Diego

Thu 7/17

10:46 am-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbia Regional

Mon 7/21

5:15 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$490

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Fri 11/14

6:47 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 43m

Columbia Regional

Mon 11/17

3:16 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 58m

$510

San DiegoColumbia

SAN - COU

SANCOU

San Diego

Wed 6/25

1:00 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$522

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Deals found on 6/12

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Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($490), and United Airlines ($510) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri.

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from San Diego 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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Top airline flying from San Diego to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$402Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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