Cheap Flights from MSO to COU: When to Fly from Missoula to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSO to COU are

• January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 2nd to April 29th
• May 21st to June 17th
• September 3rd to November 18th (except the weeks of September 10th and October 8th)

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 MSO to COU is mid January. Prices can be as high as $1064 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $353 for Tuesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Missoula, MT (MSO) to Columbia, MO (COU) will usually cost between $356 to $765 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $446. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $810. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $364 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $527 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSO to COU flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the MSO to COU flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Missoula. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.27, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays 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 $207 (33%) 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 $422. Return trip prices are from the COU to MSO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSO 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 3 hour 12 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 MSO to COU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Columbia Regional Airport to Missoula International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1235 miles or 1988 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSO to COU flight is about 3 hour 12 minutes.

How many flights go between Missoula, MT and Columbia, MO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 18 available flights from MSO to COU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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