How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Columbia, Missouri and Los Angeles is about 1489 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $370 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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$278+ Flights from Columbia, MO to Los Angeles

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

Thu 12/253:10 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/211:04 pmLAX - COU

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$324

Thu 12/256:50 amCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/211:00 pmLAX - COU

2 stops7h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$455

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Wed 3/189:05 amCOU - LAX

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/2311:10 pmLAX - COU

1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$278

Sat 3/146:29 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/301:15 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$370

Sat 3/142:46 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/3111:02 pmLAX - COU

1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$303

Thu 1/88:09 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1211:02 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$328

Wed 2/183:10 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/2012:25 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$358

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Thu 1/88:09 amCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1211:02 amLAX - COU

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$328

Thu 1/83:19 pmCOU - LAX

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/121:00 pmLAX - COU

2 stops7h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$610

Fri 1/98:09 amCOU - LAX

1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/138:50 amLAX - COU

1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$517

Fri 1/93:19 pmCOU - LAX

2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1310:40 amLAX - COU

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$559

Sat 1/103:10 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1410:42 pmLAX - COU

2 stops19h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$514

Sat 1/107:22 amCOU - LAX

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/146:38 amLAX - COU

2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$743

One-way flights from Columbia to Los Angeles
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Thu 1/18:45 amCOU - LAX

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$463

Thu 1/17:35 amCOU - LAX

1 stop12h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$571

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Round-trip from	$278 (United Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$338

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ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/18

9:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

11:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop9h 23m

$278

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sat 3/14

2:46 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

11:02 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 53m

$303

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/8

8:09 am-3:31 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

11:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$328

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Wed 2/18

3:10 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

12:25 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 08m

$358

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sat 3/14

6:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

1:15 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 42m

$370

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/1

8:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$463

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Thu 1/1

12:09 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 21m

$626

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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

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Los Angeles 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, Missouri-Los Angeles 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, Missouri to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles (average of $258). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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 LAX?

When flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Los Angeles, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,061 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,115 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Columbia, Missouri and Los Angeles is about 1489 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $370 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles (average of $258). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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 Los Angeles

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American Airlines	Cheapest$370	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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