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$210+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Columbia (MCI - CAE)

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CAE
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:01 pmMCI - CAE
1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/141:38 pmCAE - MCI
1 stop29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:01 pmMCI - CAE
1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:38 amCAE - MCI
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/43:33 pmMCI - CAE
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/78:11 pmCAE - MCI
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:44 pmMCI - CAE
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:21 amCAE - MCI
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amMCI - CAE
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Wed 12/1011:00 amCAE - MCI
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/11$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sun 12/75:50 amMCI - CAE
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Fri 12/195:34 amCAE - MCI
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/9$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/125:50 amMCI - CAE
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Wed 12/179:59 amCAE - MCI
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/9$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:00 amMCI - CAE
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/82:53 pmCAE - MCI
2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:00 amMCI - CAE
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1510:20 amCAE - MCI
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$324

Cheap 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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$323
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Columbia that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/10

11:00 am-4:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$277

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

11:15 am-6:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/19

5:34 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 55m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Tue 12/9

5:50 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/18

5:34 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 55m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sun 12/7

5:50 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/19

5:34 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 55m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Mon 12/8

5:50 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/17

11:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/13

5:45 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/15

7:59 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sat 12/6

5:50 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/15

7:59 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/13

5:45 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/17

11:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$279

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/11

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $189). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 November 12, 2025.
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
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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 03m. 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 $248. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Columbia one-way?

    $239 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $545 and $810, respectively.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $189). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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