Flights
Flights to Columbia, MO
Flying to Columbia for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Columbia, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 81 upcoming events in and around Columbia (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Columbia is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), 11 miles away. For Mizzou Arena, the nearest is COU at 10 miles.
Airports serving Columbia
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Columbia, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 11 mi (17 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Mizzou Arena, The Blue Note - MO, Rose Music Hall, Jesse Auditorium, Missouri Theater - Columbia and Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. |
Nearest airport to each Columbia venue
The busiest venues in and around Columbia, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Mizzou Arena Hotels near Mizzou Arena | COU, 10 mi | None |
| The Blue Note - MO Hotels near The Blue Note - MO | COU, 11 mi | None |
| Rose Music Hall Hotels near Rose Music Hall | COU, 11 mi | None |
| Jesse Auditorium Hotels near Jesse Auditorium | COU, 11 mi | None |
| Missouri Theater - Columbia Hotels near Missouri Theater - Columbia | COU, 11 mi | None |
| Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium Hotels near Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium | COU, 10 mi | None |
Flying in for a Columbia event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 26 events in and around Columbia; 50% on Fri–Sun; 18 of the 25 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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The Blue Note - MO, Columbia, Missouri
From about $48.00View TicketsMissouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. UT Martin Skyhawks
Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
From about $4.00View TicketsHeidi Gardner
Jesse Auditorium, Columbia, Missouri
From about $75.00View TicketsCampus Nights Tour: Elevation Rhythm
Jesse Auditorium, Columbia, Missouri
From about $93.00View TicketsNicole Atkins
Rose Music Hall, Columbia, Missouri
From about $40.00View TicketsSmells Like Nirvana - Nirvana Tribute
Rose Music Hall, Columbia, Missouri
From about $29.00View TicketsMissouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Lindenwood Lions
Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
From about $5.00View TicketsThe Wooten Brothers
The Blue Note - MO, Columbia, Missouri
From about $56.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 12: Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. UT Marti…
- Nov 13: Campus Nights Tour: Elevation Rhythm
- Nov 14: Smells Like Nirvana - Nirvana Tribute
- Nov 15: Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Lindenwo…
- Nov 18: The Wooten Brothers
- Nov 19: Fall Choral Union
- Nov 20: Missouri Tigers vs. Le Moyne Dolphins
Flying in to Columbia: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Mizzou Arena it is COU, 10 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. COU, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 11 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, STL, is 106 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is COU from downtown Columbia?
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is 11 miles (17 km) from downtown Columbia in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many airports serve Columbia?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Which airport is best for Mizzou Arena?
The closest airport to Mizzou Arena is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 10 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for The Blue Note - MO?
The closest airport to The Blue Note - MO is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 11 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Columbia in the next 30 days?
26 in and around Columbia in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 50% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 18 of the 25 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Columbia?
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Columbia, 11 miles away in a straight line.
