The best US cities to visit from Columbia, MO (COU)
Nonstop from Columbia, MO (COU): Chicago (American, United · 1h 33m). One stop via Chicago: New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Minneapolis and Atlanta; via Dallas: Las Vegas.
Axel's pick: Chicago, nonstop on American and United and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $293.
City trips from Columbia, MO (COU) to the best places to visit in the US, each with what to see and the cheapest round trip we've seen recently.
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The cheapest matching round trip we’ve seen recently for each destination.
Cheapest right now: Minneapolis $293 · Chicago $293 · Atlanta $310
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Fares observed October 28 – 29, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Columbia, MO (COU)
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Central Park, Broadway, the Met and the High Line, plus Brooklyn's food and bars | 1 stop via Chicago | $525 (airline $554) | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's river architecture cruises, the Art Institute and deep-dish pizza | Nonstop · American, United · 1h 33m | $293 (airline $309) | Dec 4–6, 2026 | Check prices |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, the Getty and the beach at Santa Monica | 1 stop via Chicago | $329 (airline $348) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | The Strip's shows and restaurants, with Red Rock Canyon a short drive west | 1 stop via Dallas | $329 (airline $348) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki, Pearl Harbor's memorials and the hike up Diamond Head | 1 stop via Chicago | $1,004 (airline $1,057) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis' chain of lakes, the Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater | 1 stop via Chicago | $293 (airline $308) | Dec 4–6, 2026 | Check prices |
| Atlanta (ATL) | The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, the Georgia Aquarium and the BeltLine | 1 stop via Chicago | $310 (airline $328) | Dec 3–6, 2026 | Check prices |
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Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Smithsonian Institution (Wikipedia): free admission · Saint Louis Zoo: visit
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