$56 Cheap flight deals from Gainesville (MCO) to Columbia (JEF)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Gainesville to Columbia

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 23
MCO
Orlando Intl.
STL
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 21 from Orlando Intl. to Lambert-St. Louis Intl., returning Mon, Jun 23, priced at $250 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Jun 21 - Tue, Jul 1
GNV
Gainesville Regional
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$344 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jun 21 from Gainesville Regional to Kansas City Intl., returning Tue, Jul 1, priced at $344 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 23
MCO
Orlando Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 20 from Orlando Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Mon, Jun 23, priced at $406 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 24
JAX
Jacksonville Intl.
STL
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
$431 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$431
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 21 from Jacksonville Intl. to Lambert-St. Louis Intl., returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $431 found 4 days ago

Airfares from $56 One Way, $110 Round Trip from Gainesville to Columbia

Prices starting at $110 for return flights and $56 for one-way flights to Columbia were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 12
MCO
Orlando
STL
St. Louis
$110 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 9 from Orlando to St. Louis, returning Sat, Jul 12, priced at $110 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 15
MCO
Orlando
MCI
Kansas City
$117 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from Orlando to Kansas City, returning Tue, Jul 15, priced at $117 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 19
MCO
Orlando
STL
St. Louis
$158 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 15 from Orlando to St. Louis, returning Sat, Jul 19, priced at $158 found 9 hours ago
Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
JAX
Jacksonville
STL
St. Louis
$160 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 3 from Jacksonville to St. Louis, returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $160 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
JAX
Jacksonville
MCI
Kansas City
$207 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Jacksonville to Kansas City, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $207 found 1 day ago

Columbia economy flight packages

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Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam
3.0-star property

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,619 reviews)

Jul 24 - Jul 27

3 night stay

Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)

Spirit Airlines • Coach

Kansas City (MCI) to Orlando (MCO)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
A nice, clean property.

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5-star property

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,171 reviews)

Jul 24 - Jul 27

3 night stay

Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)

Spirit Airlines • Coach

Kansas City (MCI) to Orlando (MCO)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Excellent customer service, breakfast bar was delicious!

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024

Hilton President Kansas City
4.0-star property

Hilton President Kansas City

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Jul 24 - Jul 27

3 night stay

Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)

Spirit Airlines • Coach

Kansas City (MCI) to Orlando (MCO)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Nice room, good location in the power and light district. Cool historic hotel with a great story and nice pub in the lobby. Friendly staff and clean room.

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

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More About Flying To Columbia from Gainesville

Route Information for Flights from Gainesville to Columbia

Origin Airport IATA Code
MCO
Destination Airport IATA Code
JEF
Distance
1072 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
12:20PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
2:05AM UTC

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Gainesville to Columbia?
Yes, if you’re cruising from MCO to Lambert Field, you’ll only have one flight number to keep in mind. There are 3 airlines with nonstop services to pick from. Here are a few of the best:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Gainesville to Columbia?
It can take as little as 2 hours and 34 minutes to get from Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.) to Lambert Field. Relax and enjoy the journey, because you’ll be coming in to land before you know it.
What airlines fly from Gainesville to Columbia most frequently?
Southwest Airlines (WN) operates 130 flights every month between Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.) to STL. Your next great adventure is just a few clicks away. Alternatively, book your favorite aisle (or window) seat with Spirit Airlines (NK). You’ll have 30 monthly flights between Gainesville and Columbia to choose from with this carrier.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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