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$274+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CAE
Jun 13 — Jun 201
Sat 6/13
Sat 6/20
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 May 14, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 6/35:39 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Sat 6/65:40 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/35:39 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Sun 6/75:35 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 6/106:00 am
MCI
-
CAE
2 stops7h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 6/176:25 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 5/276:38 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Sun 5/315:40 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/36:00 am
MCI
-
CAE
2 stops7h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 6/65:41 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/145:39 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Sun 7/195:35 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/227:30 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 8/256:25 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/281:18 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Tue 8/43:50 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$398

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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$274
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$328
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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 May 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Columbia that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 6/19

3:51 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/24

6:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$309

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 6/5

4:07 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/9

5:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$319

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 6/3

5:39 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/6

5:40 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 49m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 6/3

8:05 am-3:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/7

5:35 am-9:31 am

1 stop4h 56m

$319

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops7h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/17

6:25 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$324

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 5/27

5:39 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/30

5:40 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 49m

$339

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 6/5

11:25 am-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/9

2:51 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$359

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sat 8/22

10:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/25

10:23 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$389
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 7/15

7:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$274

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$295

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Deals found on 5/12

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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 May.
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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $248). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Columbia?

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 May 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,711 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,664 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 4h 33m. There are 838 mi between Kansas City and Columbia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 28% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $248). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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