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 $259, and American Airlines, from $284. Delta is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Columbia flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Columbia?

Before booking your flight from Kansas City to Columbia check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Columbia?

Flights from Kansas City to Columbia are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 33 days in advance to save up to 18% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 33 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kansas City to Columbia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $281, or $292 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Columbia?

January can be a great time to fly to Columbia from Kansas City with a flight ticket averaging about $351. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $251. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: 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

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$249 (Delta)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$357

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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 April 3, 2025.

Sat 4/268:15 amMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Tue 5/65:40 amCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$249

Wed 4/165:00 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/205:25 amCAE - MCI

1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$259

Sat 4/263:29 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/610:26 amCAE - MCI

2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$324

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Sat 4/268:15 amMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Tue 5/65:40 amCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$249

Wed 4/307:45 amMCI - CAE

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/710:26 amCAE - MCI

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$259

Sat 4/264:58 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/35:10 amCAE - MCI

2 stops7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$284

Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Columbia. Data last updated April 3, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 4/268:15 amMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Tue 5/65:40 amCAE - MCI

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$249

Sat 4/264:58 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/35:10 amCAE - MCI

2 stops7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$284

Wed 4/307:45 amMCI - CAE

2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/710:26 amCAE - MCI

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$259

One-way flights from Kansas City to Columbia
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Mon 4/712:26 pmMCI - CAE

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$412

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MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

8:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/6

5:40 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 57m

$249

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-12:07 am

1 stop6h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/20

5:25 am-9:48 am

1 stop5h 23m

$259

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

3:29 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/6

10:26 am-6:39 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$324

Kansas CityColumbia

MCI - CAE

MCICAE

Kansas City

Mon 4/7

12:26 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$412

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Columbia

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

Booking 66 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?

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

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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

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

7,897 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

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

8,619 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

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

7,897 reviews

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

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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 $259, and American Airlines, from $284. Delta is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$232	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 March 28, 2025.

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

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