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$178+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to Denver (COU - DEN)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — DEN
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Regional to Denver Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/289:02 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:45 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/249:02 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 4/275:59 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 8/46:25 pm
COU
-
DEN
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 8/119:03 am
DEN
-
COU
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/119:02 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 4/155:59 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/249:02 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 4/265:59 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/117:25 am
COU
-
DEN
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 4/151:13 pm
DEN
-
COU
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 7/99:14 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 7/115:30 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 9/19:00 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 9/55:30 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/49:14 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 6/85:30 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/710:13 am
COU
-
DEN
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 4/125:30 am
DEN
-
COU
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 6/305:19 pm
COU
-
DEN
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 7/85:00 am
DEN
-
COU
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 7/39:14 am
COU
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 7/65:30 pm
DEN
-
COU
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$359

Find flight deals from Columbia to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Denver (DEN). 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$319

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$404 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Denver 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Denver that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/4

9:14 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Tue 8/11

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$259

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Tue 4/28

9:02 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Tue 5/5

5:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$259

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Fri 4/24

9:02 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Mon 4/27

5:59 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$272

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Wed 7/29

9:14 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Wed 8/5

5:30 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$339

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Tue 6/2

9:14 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Sun 6/7

5:30 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$454

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Thu 7/9

9:14 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Sat 7/11

3:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$458

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Fri 4/24

11:30 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Denver Intl

Sat 4/25

5:59 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$463

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/1

11:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Denver Intl

Sat 9/5

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$463
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Mon 5/4

5:21 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$178
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaDenver

COU - DEN

COUDEN

Columbia Regional

Fri 6/19

9:14 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$209

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Deals found on 3/27

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Denver

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 Columbia to Denver in April.
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 Columbia, Missouri-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Denver 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 Columbia, Missouri-Denver 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 Columbia to Denver

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbia, Missouri to Denver. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Denver (average of $198). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Denver in May is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 COU to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to Denver?

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated April 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Denver have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,544 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Columbia to Denver?

    You will need to book a flight from Columbia Regional to Denver Intl if you want to fly from Columbia to Denver. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Columbia Regional (COU) to Denver Intl (DEN) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Denver from the Columbia airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from COU to DEN to be around 2h 20m.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Denver?

    Departing from Columbia, Missouri to Denver will take you 2h 21m. The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Denver is about 668 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to Denver round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($199), and American Airlines ($218) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to Denver. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia, Missouri to Denver?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbia, Missouri to Denver is $243. On average you can expect to pay $942. The most popular route, (Columbia Regional - Denver Intl), can usually be booked for $259.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Denver (average of $198). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Denver in May is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Denver

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Denver. 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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