MCI - CAE

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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $318-$458
American Airlines
Tue 10/6Sat 10/10
MCI - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
American Airlines
Wed 10/14
MCI - CAE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $319 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $353 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Columbia (MCI-CAE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Columbia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Columbia

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:39 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 05m
1 stop
$319American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 6:16 pm
MCI
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CAE
7h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:58 am
CAE
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MCI
5h 58m
1 stop
$319American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 6:16 pm
MCI
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CAE
7h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:42 am - 1:30 pm
CAE
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MCI
6h 48m
1 stop
$319American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
4:16 pm - 10:52 pm
MCI
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CAE
5h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:43 am
CAE
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MCI
5h 43m
1 stop
$319American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
MCI
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CAE
7h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 7:32 pm
CAE
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MCI
5h 36m
1 stop
$324United Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:07 pm
MCI
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CAE
5h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:44 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 48m
2 stops
$324United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
MCI
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CAE
7h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:44 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 48m
2 stops
$329United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 9:11 pm
MCI
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CAE
3h 46m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 9:22 am
CAE
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MCI
4h 42m
1 stop
$333Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
5:43 am - 1:14 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 31m
1 stop
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1:59 pm - 8:02 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 03m
1 stop
$333Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:14 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 9:28 am
CAE
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MCI
4h 48m
1 stop
$333Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Columbia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Columbia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Columbia departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Columbia from Kansas City usually cost between $248 and $378 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on American Airlines (Oct 6-Oct 10).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Columbia is December, where tickets cost $307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $462 and $423 respectively.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Columbia

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Columbia?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Columbia was $274 for a one-way ticket and $319 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Columbia?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Columbia?

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Columbia, also known as Columbia Metropolitan.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Columbia?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Columbia?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Columbia, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Columbia, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Columbia are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Columbia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Columbia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Columbia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Columbia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbia with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and CAE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Columbia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbia from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Kansas City to Columbia

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8496 reviews
7.8Comfort
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Flight was delayed multiple time and for more than 1 hr. My onward flight from BOS to MCI was also delayed. These delays have caused me so much inconvenience and Delta does nothing to ensure flights take off on time. No one knew why the inbound flight was delayed and what was the issue.

2.0 MediocrePreeti, Jul 2026
MCI - BOS
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Flight was delayed multiple time and for more than 1 hr. My onward flight from BOS to MCI was also delayed. These delays have caused me so much inconvenience and Delta does nothing to ensure flights take off on time. No one knew why the inbound flight was delayed and what was the issue.

Our flight was delayed by over 4 hours due to a maintenance issue. They announced a new plane was on the way. We were given a $12 food voucher ( airport food is quite expensive You can’t even by a water and a small snack for 12:00. 4 hours later we boarded and landed in Atlanta at 10:20 ish pm. Of course we missed our connection and we were given a hotel voucher and another food voucher ! We didn’t make it home until 11:00 the next day ! Unacceptable

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

This is the first time I've been disappointed with Delta. I was called by Delta to see if I would volunteer to change flights since my original flight home was overbooked. I accepted. The modified booking only provided me a 35 minute layover - when you subtract the fact that boarding closes for a flight 15 minutes early, that gave me 20 minutes to run for one end of the airport to the other. I barely made it. On the 2.5 hour flight to Tampa, the crew repeatedly let us know over the intercom that they cannot serve drinks or snacks due to safety/turbulence. I would have accepted this reason if they did not CONTINUALLY SERVE DRINKS AND COOKED FOOD to First class. If safety is the excuse then the entire plane should be strapped in for safety. On top of this the air conditioning vents were not working correctly and the plane was uncomfortably warm. I love Delta and am a loyal Delta traveler, and I have never had an experience like this. I don't know if there's a disconnect between availability among third-party sites like KAYAK and the airlines or what, but when overbooking causes issues like this for travelers it should be reviewed and changes to the booking process should be made. I blame BOTH KAYAK and Delta for this terrible experience.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

All good on Delta's part. Passengers could be a little more courteous to each other.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

Flight was delayed. De-icing took a while. When we landed had to wait for another plane to vacate our gate. Just an overall bad experience.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

Boarding was quick and efficient. My screen didn’t come on and everyone else had theirs working so a little bummer but it was a short flight!

They makes us feel confident on the flight. There was no any cancelation and they are really helpful with us.

My luggage was not sent with us. Not sure if this is Envoy Air responsibility but that was a very BAD experience

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

More room. International flight - by the time you put your purse and shoes under the seat in front of you, add in the pillow and blanket they give you- makes for tight fit.

Multiple gate changes and significant delay leaving DFW. Made for a late arrival

For the price of the ticket you get nothing. The plane had 1 bathroom in the back and when the flight attendant did service no one could use it. No announcement just was told to go back to my seat. Ridiculous and rude.

In-flight Wi-Fi didn’t work and the flight was 25 minutes late. The Embraer plane I was on was pretty old and the tray table was broken.

American Airlines no longer has Bischoff biscuits. This is intolerable.

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