What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Columbia to Kansas City?

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $248.

What’s the fastest layover option from Columbia to Kansas City?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbia to Kansas City?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 06m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Columbia to Kansas City?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Columbia to Kansas City on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Columbia to Kansas City?

For as low as $269, United Airlines can have you in Kansas City from Columbia in 5h 21m. The distance from Columbia to Kansas City is about 838 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 $139. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $174, and American Airlines, from $248. You may be able to fly from Columbia to Kansas City for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbia to Kansas City?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Columbia to Kansas City.

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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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Columbia to Kansas City flights typically cost between $318 and $498 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $241 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 8-Jan 14).

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Sun 12/217:59 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:36 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$387

Sun 12/216:20 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:35 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$394

Thu 12/187:59 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/236:00 amMCI - CAE

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$402

Tue 12/306:20 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:35 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$453

Wed 12/3110:40 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/412:47 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$562

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Thu 1/86:28 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop17h 03mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/145:04 pmMCI - CAE

2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$241

Thu 3/56:15 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/75:40 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$269

Sat 1/1711:10 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/203:38 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$269

Mon 5/252:59 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Mon 6/15:40 amMCI - CAE

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$307

Sat 1/172:37 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/203:24 pmMCI - CAE

2 stops7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$344

Last-minute flights from Columbia to Kansas City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to Kansas City. Data last updated December 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/187:59 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/236:00 amMCI - CAE

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$402

Sun 12/217:59 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:36 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$387

Sun 12/216:20 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:35 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$394

Thu 1/86:28 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop17h 03mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/145:04 pmMCI - CAE

3 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$241

Thu 1/86:10 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/145:11 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$270

Sat 1/1711:10 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/206:23 amMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$269

Sat 1/172:49 pmCAE - MCI

2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/205:45 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$344

One-way flights from Columbia to Kansas City
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Sat 1/104:39 pmCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$234

Sat 1/1010:10 amCAE - MCI

2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$239

Sat 1/105:35 amCAE - MCI

3 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$642

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Round-trip from	$241 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$234 (Delta)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$318

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ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

6:28 pm-10:31 am

1 stop17h 03m

Kansas City

Wed 1/14

5:04 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$241

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 21m

Kansas City

Sat 3/7

5:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$269

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

11:10 am-3:58 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Kansas City

Tue 1/20

3:38 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$269

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/25

2:59 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Kansas City

Mon 6/1

5:40 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$307

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

2:37 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Kansas City

Tue 1/20

3:24 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$344

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

4:39 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$234

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

10:10 am-6:03 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$239

ColumbiaKansas City

CAE - MCI

CAEMCI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

5:35 am-10:31 am

3 stops29h 56m

$642

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Deals found on 12/13

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Kansas City 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 Columbia-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Kansas City (average of $131). 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Kansas City in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

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

8,010 reviews

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

8,010 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Columbia to Kansas City?
For as low as $269, United Airlines can have you in Kansas City from Columbia in 5h 21m. The distance from Columbia to Kansas City is about 838 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 $139. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $174, and American Airlines, from $248. You may be able to fly from Columbia to Kansas City for 59% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Kansas City (average of $131). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$139	Average$332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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