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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Kansas City (CAE - MCI)

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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — MCI
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Thu 3/26
Thu 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Kansas City

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/123:30 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop9h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:45 am
MCI
-
CAE
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/125:00 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop7h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 3/184:22 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Mon 5/255:50 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Mon 6/16:38 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/46:25 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 3/79:15 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/213:32 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 2/275:30 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 2/2611:25 am
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2810:24 am
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/247:12 pm
CAE
-
MCI
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Mon 4/2712:25 pm
MCI
-
CAE
1 stop5h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$419

Find flight deals from Columbia to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Kansas City 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 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/18

5:34 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 51m

Kansas City

Sat 3/21

5:54 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$299

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/6

5:40 am-11:07 am

1 stop6h 27m

Kansas City

Mon 8/10

12:04 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$299

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/25

5:40 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 49m

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

6:38 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$303

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/24

5:38 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 05m

Kansas City

Mon 4/27

6:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$369

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/25

6:25 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 04m

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

7:11 pm-9:56 am

2 stops13h 45m

$460

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/17

10:36 am-8:44 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Kansas City

Wed 3/18

5:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$502

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 4/24

7:38 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Kansas City

Mon 4/27

9:55 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$507

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/22

8:29 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$249

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/22

10:31 am-10:31 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$291

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Deals found on 2/21

Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Kansas City

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Kansas City (average of $165). Flying from Columbia to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated February 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to Kansas City. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,239 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,344 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
11,344 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 Columbia to Kansas City. 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 Columbia to Kansas City?

    For as low as $299, Delta can have you in Kansas City from Columbia in 4h 51m. The distance from Columbia to Kansas City is about 838 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbia to Kansas City round-trip from $174. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $241, and American Airlines, from $248. You may be able to fly from Columbia to Kansas City for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Kansas City (average of $165). Flying from Columbia to Kansas City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Columbia to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Kansas City. 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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