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$499+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to Philadelphia (COU - PHL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — PHL
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$499
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,085
From Columbia Regional to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
sáb. 12/138:00 amCOU - PHL
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/1610:15 amPHL - COU
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
sáb. 9/66:24 amCOU - PHL
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/910:45 amPHL - COU
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$530

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Price

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

COU - PHL

COUPHL

Columbia Regional

sáb. 12/13

8:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Philadelphia

mar. 12/16

10:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$499

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

COU - PHL

COUPHL

Columbia Regional

sáb. 9/6

6:24 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Philadelphia

mar. 9/9

10:45 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$530

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Deals found on 7/26

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated julio 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $499, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is 23% 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?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Philadelphia?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Philadelphia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to Philadelphia. 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$400Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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