Travelling from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport (COU): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) taking off from either of these.
Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your flight from Los Angeles to COU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to COU flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Begin your adventure by picking up a Columbia Regional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, National or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Columbia and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find COU at Route 1.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
$441 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport. Return flights start at $395. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to COU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). July is when most people visit Columbia. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in March.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to COU flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Regional Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Columbia won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres west of Columbia, a trip to Kansas City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Jazz 1, National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon.
Overland Park is another essential stop in the United States and is around 209 kilometres west of Columbia. No trip is complete without a visit to Regency Lake Park, Johnson County Arts and Heritage Centre and ClockTower Plaza.