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$330+ 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$330
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$580
From Columbia Regional to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/912:28 pmCOU - LAX
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/232:18 pmLAX - COU
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$370

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ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Tue 9/9

12:28 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/23

2:18 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$370

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Sun 11/23

9:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$330

ColumbiaLos Angeles

COU - LAX

COULAX

Columbia Regional

Wed 8/6

6:15 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

$474

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Deals found on 7/2

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 July 3, 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 22% 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 July 3, 2025.
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
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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.

  • 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 35% 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 $246). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles in March 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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