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$172+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Columbia (MCI - CAE)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CAE
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kansas City to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or July, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Columbia (CAE). 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$369
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/284:51 pmMCI - CAE
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/64:51 pmCAE - MCI
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/283:32 pmMCI - CAE
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/110:27 amCAE - MCI
2 stops12h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/286:39 pmMCI - CAE
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Sun 4/65:40 amCAE - MCI
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/2$279

Find flights from Kansas City to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 March 3, 2025.

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Kansas City

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Columbia

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Depart

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Price

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 3/28

4:51 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/1

7:43 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$249

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 3/28

3:32 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/1

10:27 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$273

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 3/28

6:39 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/6

5:40 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 07m

$279

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Thu 5/29

12:12 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$172

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 3/28

5:23 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 50m

$192

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Fri 5/30

8:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$255

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Deals found on 3/2

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Columbia in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Kansas City-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Kansas City-Columbia 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 Kansas City to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Columbia

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbia. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 MCI to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 March 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

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 ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 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, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 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 March 3, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Columbia round-trip from $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $273, and Delta, from $279. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Columbia one-way?

    $172 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $192 and $255, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Kansas City to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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