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$216+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Columbia (MCI - CAE)

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CAE
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 9/95:55 pm
MCI
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CAE
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 9/127:02 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/264:22 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 3/28:11 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 2/274:22 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 3/26:15 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/54:22 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 3/78:11 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/256:40 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 3/17:45 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/205:54 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Tue 3/2412:16 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/275:30 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 3/29:00 am
CAE
-
MCI
2 stops12h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:26 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/27:04 pm
CAE
-
MCI
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/115:40 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Tue 6/1611:55 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/236:15 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 5/65:35 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$338

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Columbia (CAE). 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$216
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$406
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Columbia that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 3/5

4:22 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/7

8:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$269

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 3/18

4:22 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/24

6:18 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$269

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

4:22 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

8:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$274

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

4:22 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

6:40 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 3/1

7:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 30m

$295

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 3/20

5:54 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/24

12:16 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$309

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 6/10

7:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/29

11:55 am-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$309

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 6/11

5:40 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/17

10:10 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$309

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

9:00 am-8:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$314

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 2/26

11:26 am-6:14 pm

1 stop29h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

7:04 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$318

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbia in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Kansas City-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Columbia 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 Kansas City-Columbia 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 Kansas City to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $210). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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

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 February 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Kansas City 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,267 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbia?

    Departing from Kansas City to Columbia will take you 6h 30m. There are 838 mi between Kansas City and Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Columbia round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $248, and United Airlines, from $268. American Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $210). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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