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$289+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to Los Angeles (COU - LAX)

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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/143:02 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1810:15 amLAX - COU
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/233:02 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/49:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1010:15 amLAX - COU
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/299:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/226:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/236:05 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:50 amLAX - COU
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 10/303:02 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/61:01 pmLAX - COU
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/243:02 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/110:35 pmLAX - COU
2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/289:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:00 amLAX - COU
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/2412:28 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop12h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/111:59 pmLAX - COU
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/197:24 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/1811:59 pmLAX - COU
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:00 amCOU - LAX
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:50 pmLAX - COU
2 stops13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$487

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338
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One-way flight from Columbia Regional to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Los Angeles 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Fri 11/14

3:02 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

10:15 am-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$328

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sun 11/23

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$338

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sun 12/14

7:06 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/20

12:50 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 49m

$469

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Fri 12/19

7:24 pm-2:38 am

1 stop9h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

11:59 pm-11:23 am

1 stop9h 24m

$472

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sun 12/14

9:00 am-7:36 am

1 stop24h 36m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/21

11:10 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$545

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/30

10:35 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$577

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sat 12/13

3:25 pm-11:42 am

2 stops22h 17m

$357

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Thu 11/6

3:02 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$463

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Deals found on 10/29

Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Los Angeles

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from COU to LAX?

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Los Angeles, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Douglas,Sep 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Douglas,Sep 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Los Angeles. 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, Missouri to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles in about 7h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23m. The distance between Columbia, Missouri and Los Angeles is about 1489 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $370. American Airlines is currently priced 23% 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.

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Top airline flying from Columbia to Los Angeles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to Los Angeles. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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