MCI - CAE

$156 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Columbia departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Columbia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Columbia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$269
Overall average: $316
American Airlines
Sat 2/14Tue 2/17
MCI - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/26
MCI - CAE • 1 stop
Top airlines
American Airlines
Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
March
Most popular
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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

Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:21 pm
MCI
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CAE
7h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 3:52 pm
CAE
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MCI
5h 27m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 11:57 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 3:52 pm
CAE
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MCI
5h 27m
1 stop
$274American Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
5:48 am - 12:28 pm
MCI
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CAE
5h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 11:41 am
CAE
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MCI
6h 23m
1 stop
$279American Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
5:48 am - 12:28 pm
MCI
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CAE
5h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 am - 6:03 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 04m
2 stops
$284American Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:13 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:11 pm - 11:59 pm
CAE
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MCI
4h 48m
1 stop
$286American Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 11:52 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:06 pm
CAE
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MCI
8h 06m
2 stops
$291American Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
10:43 am - 6:05 pm
MCI
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CAE
6h 22m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 9:22 am
CAE
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MCI
4h 47m
1 stop
$299Delta
Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 26
Delta Logo
12:04 pm - 6:00 pm
MCI
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CAE
4h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 9:27 am
CAE
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MCI
4h 47m
1 stop
$328Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:21 pm
MCI
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CAE
4h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:27 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 27m
1 stop
$349United Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
United Airlines Logo
1:42 pm - 11:44 pm
MCI
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CAE
9h 02m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:27 pm
CAE
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MCI
7h 27m
1 stop
$354United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 May, where tickets cost $248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $360 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$156
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Columbia

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Columbia was $156 for a one-way ticket and $269 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 $331 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $318 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8110 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

2.0 MediocreGary, Jan 2026
CLE - DTW
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Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

No enough space plus only allowing one laggage instead of two like other airlines.

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