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$90+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbia, MO (COU)

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — COU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Columbia (COU). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$188
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(American Airlines)
From Illinois to Columbia Regional
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/282:20 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/315:55 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$409

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Columbia 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 December 18, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/14

6:30 am-4:32 pm

1 stop10h 02m

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Tue 1/14

6:11 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$188

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ORD - COU

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

2:57 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$90

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Deals found on 12/18

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 time of day to fly from IL to COU?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Need to mentor not all but few staff on racism and ettiqutte. Because of one person all other get bad rating. One male steward of age was clearly ignoring his services to us, very bad. Hostesses serving our area were excellent.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Need to mentor not all but few staff on racism and ettiqutte. Because of one person all other get bad rating. One male steward of age was clearly ignoring his services to us, very bad. Hostesses serving our area were excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Illinois?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Columbia Regional (COU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri?

    Consider Envoy Air (90%), American Airlines (89%) or Air Wisconsin (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $272. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Regional) can be booked for $249 on average our data indicates $367 when flying from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Columbia 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 Illinois to Columbia, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Illinois to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 Illinois to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Columbia. 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 December 18, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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