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$314+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Columbia, MO (SNA - COU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — COU
Aug 13 — Aug 201
Thu 8/13
Thu 8/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/112:10 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 8/183:11 pm
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/31:08 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/83:12 pm
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/172:26 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 10/203:19 pm
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/136:22 pm
SNA
-
COU
2 stops14h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1711:19 am
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/136:22 pm
SNA
-
COU
2 stops14h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2011:15 am
COU
-
SNA
2 stops11h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Mon 8/101:34 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:00 am
COU
-
SNA
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/36:45 am
SNA
-
COU
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 9/811:46 am
COU
-
SNA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 10/142:26 pm
SNA
-
COU
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 10/203:19 pm
COU
-
SNA
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/317:00 am
SNA
-
COU
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 11/411:15 am
COU
-
SNA
2 stops11h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$474

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 July 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$648
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Columbia Regional flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbia Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 July 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/3

1:08 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/8

3:12 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$348
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/3

6:45 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/8

11:46 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$451

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/31

7:00 am-5:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Columbia Regional

Wed 11/4

11:15 am-9:01 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$474
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/30

7:45 am-6:59 pm

3 stops33h 14m

$314
Quickest one-way

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/30

2:20 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$318

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Deals found on 7/14

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbia

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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 July 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Santa Ana to Columbia to help guide your decision. 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
11,808 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,808 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,808 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri in just under 5h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1466 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, Missouri, with prices starting at $392.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 July 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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