Cheap Flights from PDX to COU: When to Fly from Portland to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from PDX to COU are

• January 1st to February 11th
• April 9th to May 6th
• May 21st to June 10th
• August 13th to November 11th (except the week of 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 PDX to COU is late January. Prices can be as high as $967 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $336 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Portland, OR (PDX) to Columbia, MO (COU) will usually cost between $336 to $637 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $390. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $727. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $337 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $445 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PDX to COU flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the PDX to COU flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Portland. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, 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 $182 (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 $362. Return trip prices are from the COU to PDX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PDX 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 53 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 PDX to COU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1612 miles or 2594 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PDX to COU flight is about 3 hour 53 minutes.

How many flights go between Portland, OR and Columbia, MO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 77 available flights from PDX to COU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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