How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia?

Departing from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia will take you 5h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 908 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia round-trip?

American Airlines, at $439, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia.. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, 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 33.8 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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

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

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$268+ Flights from Columbia, MO to Philadelphia

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Fri 1/2311:17 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2510:10 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$268

Sat 1/318:09 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/36:30 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$338

Wed 3/252:46 pmCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/286:30 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$353

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Sun 1/118:09 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1510:10 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$684

Fri 1/2311:17 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2510:10 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$268

Sat 1/318:09 amCOU - PHL

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/36:30 amPHL - COU

1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$338

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$268 (United Airlines)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$455

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Columbia Regional

Fri 1/23

11:17 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

10:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$268

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COU - PHL

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Columbia Regional

Sat 1/31

8:09 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 22m

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Tue 2/3

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$338

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COU - PHL

COUPHL

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/25

2:46 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/28

6:30 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$353

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Deals found on 12/27

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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.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Columbia to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia?
Departing from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia will take you 5h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 908 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia round-trip?
American Airlines, at $439, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia.. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Philadelphia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Philadelphia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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American Airlines	Cheapest$439	Average$618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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