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$149+ Cheap flights from Missouri to Columbia (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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CAE
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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Cheap flight deals from Missouri to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Missouri to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$328
From Missouri to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Missouri to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missouri to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/275:52 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/310:38 amCAE - STL
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/246:34 pmSGF - CAE
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/912:49 pmCAE - SGF
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/145:01 amMCI - CAE
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/185:55 pmCAE - MCI
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:40 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/174:20 pmCAE - STL
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/198:00 amMCI - CAE
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Mon 8/253:08 pmCAE - MCI
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/29$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/79:27 amSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Tue 8/129:56 amCAE - STL
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/28$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:30 pmSTL - CAE
3 stops25h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/174:20 pmCAE - STL
3 stops22h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/2412:25 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/282:50 pmCAE - STL
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$385
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:00 amMCI - CAE
2 stops10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2511:39 amCAE - MCI
3 stops36h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/308:05 amJLN - CAE
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/35:26 pmCAE - JLN
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/196:29 pmMCI - CAE
2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/252:52 pmCAE - MCI
2 stops9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/148:00 amSGF - CAE
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1810:29 amCAE - SGF
2 stops14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$513

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Missouri 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Missouri to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Missouri

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/27

5:52 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

10:38 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$211

SpringfieldColumbia

SGF - CAE

SGFCAE

Springfield-Branson

Mon 11/24

6:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/9

12:49 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$249

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 8/14

5:01 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/18

5:55 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$259

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/13

5:40 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop20h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/17

4:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$263

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/25

3:08 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$273

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

9:27 am-2:17 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/12

9:56 am-12:31 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$284

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/15

2:30 pm-4:56 pm

3 stops25h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/17

4:20 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops22h 12m

$352

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/24

12:25 pm-10:23 am

1 stop20h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

2:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$385

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-5:01 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/25

11:39 am-10:53 pm

3 stops36h 14m

$401

JoplinColumbia

JLN - CAE

JLNCAE

Joplin

Sat 8/30

8:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

5:26 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$410

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Best time to book a flight from Missouri to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Missouri to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Missouri to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MO to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Missouri to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Missouri to Columbia as you normally would.

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 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Missouri to Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Missouri?

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Missouri.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $149. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Missouri to Columbia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Missouri to Columbia?

    While some choose either Springfield-Branson - Columbia Metropolitan or Kansas City - Columbia Metropolitan, Lambert-St Louis - Columbia Metropolitan is the most popular route from Missouri to Columbia.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Missouri to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Missouri 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 Missouri to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Missouri to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 Missouri to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Missouri 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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