$88 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.

Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jul 4
MCO
Orlando Intl.
STL
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
$360 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$360
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 21 from Orlando Intl. to Lambert-St. Louis Intl., returning Sat, Jul 4, priced at $360 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 22
JAX
Jacksonville Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$692 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$692
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 19 from Jacksonville Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Mon, Jun 22, priced at $692 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 22
JAX
Jacksonville Intl.
STL
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
$783 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$783
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Jacksonville Intl. to Lambert-St. Louis Intl., returning Mon, Jun 22, priced at $783 found 20 hours ago
Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 25
MCO
Orlando Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$873 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$873
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 21 from Orlando Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Thu, Jun 25, priced at $873 found 2 days ago

Airfares from $88 One Way, $180 Round Trip from Gainesville to Columbia

Prices starting at $180 for return flights and $88 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.

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
MCO
Orlando
STL
St. Louis
$180 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from Orlando to St. Louis, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $180 found 3 days ago
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
MCO
Orlando
STL
St. Louis
$188 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Orlando to St. Louis, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $188 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
MCO
Orlando
MCI
Kansas City
$215 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Orlando to Kansas City, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $215 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
JAX
Jacksonville
STL
St. Louis
$218 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from Jacksonville to St. Louis, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $218 found 5 days ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
JAX
Jacksonville
STL
St. Louis
$219 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from Jacksonville to St. Louis, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $219 found 5 days ago

Columbia economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Super 8 by Wyndham Cuba
2.0-star property

Super 8 by Wyndham Cuba

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Jul 23 - Jul 27

4 night stay

Orlando (MCO) to St. Louis (STL)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

St. Louis (STL) to Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Price was $513, price is now $458 per person
$458
per person
found 4 hours ago
Staff was professional and kind. Property and room clean. Bed and bedding comfy. Good breakfast too.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
4.0-star property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,105 reviews)

Jul 24 - Jul 27

3 night stay

Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

Kansas City (MCI) to Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Price was $651, price is now $478 per person
$478
per person
found 1 day ago
It was great and safe

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5-star property

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,578 reviews)

Jul 24 - Jul 27

3 night stay

Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

Kansas City (MCI) to Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Price was $681, price is now $602 per person
$602
per person
found 1 day ago
Very nice hotel, right on the water, with friendly staff, very good breakfast and clean rooms!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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Route Information for Flights from Gainesville to Columbia

Origin Airport IATA Code
MCO
Destination Airport IATA Code
JEF
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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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