Cheap Flights from ATL to COU: When to Fly from Atlanta to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to COU are

• April 9th to April 29th
• July 30th to September 30th (except the week of August 27th)
• October 15th to November 18th
• December 24th to February 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to COU is early December. Prices can be as high as $702 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $206 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Columbia, MO (COU) will usually cost between $251 to $460 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $281. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $438. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $156 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $298 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to COU flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to COU route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to COU flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.33, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to COU, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into ATL. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $141 (36%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $268. Return trip prices are from the COU to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to COU can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 60 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ATL to COU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to COU? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Columbia Regional Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 562 miles or 904 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to COU?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to COU flight is about 1 hour 60 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Columbia, MO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from ATL to COU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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