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 $421. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

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

Users have found that flying from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Columbia, Missouri. Users have commonly found prices around $550 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $370. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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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Sat 9/61:39 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 7/29

$421

Mon 12/19:00 amCOU - LAX

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Sat 9/61:39 pmCOU - LAX

1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

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Tue 8/57:52 pmCOU - LAX

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Fri 8/811:54 pmLAX - COU

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$953

Tue 8/127:27 amCOU - LAX

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$488

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

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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 $421. 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.
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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