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

United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri in just under 7h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1466 mi.

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.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to COU?

When flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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Thu 12/252:47 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2912:09 pmCOU - SNA

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$650

Sun 12/2810:52 amSNA - COU

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/13:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$778

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Thu 1/811:05 amSNA - COU

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$338

Thu 12/251:02 pmSNA - COU

2 stops7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2912:09 pmCOU - SNA

2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$655

Sun 12/2810:52 amSNA - COU

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/13:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$778

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Thu 12/252:47 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2912:09 pmCOU - SNA

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$650

Sun 12/2810:52 amSNA - COU

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/13:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$778

Thu 1/811:05 amSNA - COU

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$338

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Columbia
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Sun 1/111:17 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$299

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One-way from	$299 (United Airlines)
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	$373

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Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

11:05 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbia Regional

Mon 1/12

3:10 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$338

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/25

1:02 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Columbia Regional

Mon 12/29

12:09 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$655

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/28

10:52 am-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/1

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$778

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - COU

SNACOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$299

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri in February is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri?
United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri in just under 7h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1466 mi.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri (average of $258). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbia, Missouri in February is currently the most expensive (average of $762). 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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