Cheap Flights from DFW to COU: When to Fly from Dallas to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to COU are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 2nd to April 29th
• May 21st to June 24th
• July 9th to July 22nd

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 DFW to COU is early to mid February. Prices can be as high as $615 for Friday flights during mid December, or as low as $300 for Tuesday flights around early to mid February.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Columbia, MO (COU) will usually cost between $300 to $441 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid February with an average ticket price of $308. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $440. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $132 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $327 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to COU flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the DFW to COU flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.41, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. 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 $36 (10%) 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 $320. Return trip prices are from the COU to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to COU can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 52 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from DFW to COU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW 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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 490 miles or 789 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to COU flight is about 1 hour 52 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Columbia, MO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from DFW to COU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to COU tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 46% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave COU heading for DFW about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Columbia, MO is about 3 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 14 minutes late
• Envoy: 15 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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