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$271+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Illinois

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COU — ORD
abr. 22 — abr. 291
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$443 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Regional-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Columbia Regional to Illinois
One-way flight from Columbia Regional to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Columbia Regional to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Columbia Regional to Illinois.

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Illinois
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 5/234:26 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/277:00 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
sáb. 5/3111:11 amCOU - STL
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
dom. 6/16:00 amSTL - COU
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$530

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

vie. 5/23

4:26 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/27

7:00 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$274

ColumbiaSt. Louis

COU - STL

COUSTL

Columbia Regional

sáb. 5/31

11:11 am-9:52 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 6/1

6:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$530

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

vie. 5/16

5:58 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$271

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Deals found on 4/16

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 COU to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

The most flights from COU to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated abril 17, 2025.

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight from Columbia to Illinois. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

    Consider Envoy Air (69%), Qatar Airways (58%) or American Airlines (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $239. While the most popular route (Columbia Regional - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $259 on average our data indicates $535 when flying from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Illinois

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American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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