Flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to the Midwest in summer
Summer is the Midwest's season: Chicago's lakefront and festivals, Minneapolis's lakes, Milwaukee's beer gardens, all warm and bright from June to September. Fares peak in July and August.
Nonstop from Columbia, MO (COU): Chicago (American, United · 1h 33m). One stop via Chicago: Minneapolis and Detroit.
Axel's pick: Chicago, nonstop on American and United and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $293.
Where to fly from Columbia, MO (COU) to the Midwest in summer: saved round trips within June, July and August to Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Saint Louis, Kansas City and Cleveland and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for 5–14 nights, entirely within Jun, Jul, Aug.
Cheapest right now: Chicago $293 · Minneapolis $335 · Detroit $335
Flights for your trip
Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA3655 | $175.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA4546 | $185.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | American Airlines | AA3354 / AA3389 | $325.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | United Airlines | UA4546 / UA4601 | $340.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | American Airlines | AA3655 / AA3354 | $373.75 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA3354 | $175.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | American Airlines | AA3655 / AA3389 | $325.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | American Airlines | AA3354 / AA3354 | $373.75 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | United Airlines | UA4546 / UA4601 | $391.00 | 2026-10-29T01:00:14Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $175.00
- American Airlines AA3655: COU 2026-11-20 06:15:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 08:00:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 · one way · $185.00
- United Airlines UA4546: COU 2026-11-20 11:25:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 13:02:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $325.00
- American Airlines AA3354: COU 2026-11-20 18:39:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 20:25:00; nonstop; 106 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3389: ORD 2026-11-23 08:14:00 → COU 2026-11-23 09:48:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $340.00
- United Airlines UA4546: COU 2026-11-20 11:25:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 13:02:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA4601: ORD 2026-11-23 12:45:00 → COU 2026-11-23 14:18:00; nonstop; 93 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $373.75
- American Airlines AA3655: COU 2026-11-27 06:15:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 08:00:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3354: ORD 2026-12-04 16:20:00 → COU 2026-12-04 17:52:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 · one way · $175.00
- American Airlines AA3354: COU 2026-11-20 18:39:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 20:25:00; nonstop; 106 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $325.00
- American Airlines AA3655: COU 2026-11-20 06:15:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 08:00:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3389: ORD 2026-11-23 08:14:00 → COU 2026-11-23 09:48:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $373.75
- American Airlines AA3354: COU 2026-11-27 18:39:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 20:25:00; nonstop; 106 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3354: ORD 2026-12-04 16:20:00 → COU 2026-12-04 17:52:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $391.00
- United Airlines UA4546: COU 2026-11-27 11:25:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 13:02:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA4601: ORD 2026-12-04 12:45:00 → COU 2026-12-04 14:18:00; nonstop; 93 minutes. Local airport times.
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dish | Nonstop · American, United · 1h 33m | $293 (airline $309) | Jul 10–17, 2027 | Check prices |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis and St. Paul's lakes and the Mall of America | 1 stop via Chicago | $335 (airline $353) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | Check prices |
| Detroit (DTW) | Detroit's music history and the Motor City's comeback | 1 stop via Chicago | $335 (airline $353) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | Check prices |
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