Cheap flights to Columbia, SC from $89

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WAS — CAE
Mar 23 — Mar 301

Flights to Columbia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$402

Round-trip from

$225

One-way from

$113
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from New York to Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)

Cheap flights to Columbia in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Columbia in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Columbia in March and April 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Tue 4/168:23 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/237:40 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$189
Tue 4/168:23 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/234:50 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$197
Tue 4/165:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/234:50 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$205
Tue 4/2311:51 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/277:56 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$206
Wed 4/2410:07 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Sat 4/276:00 amCAE - IAD
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$208
Sat 4/1311:25 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/146:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$209
Fri 4/1910:17 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/236:19 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$209
Wed 4/176:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/204:20 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$217
Mon 4/85:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/106:19 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$217

Columbia 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Columbia in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Columbia in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 7/18:56 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:24 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$189
Sat 5/1812:30 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/212:40 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$189
Tue 4/168:23 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/234:50 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$197
Mon 7/15:23 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/53:50 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$198
Tue 4/165:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/234:50 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$205
Tue 4/2311:51 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/277:56 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$206
Mon 7/18:30 amDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Fri 7/55:04 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/18$208
Wed 4/2410:07 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Sat 4/276:00 amCAE - IAD
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$208
Sat 4/1311:25 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/146:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$209

Flights to Columbia departing soon

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Users traveling to Columbia last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Wed 3/273:20 pmEWR - CAE
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/26:21 amCAE - EWR
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$330
Sat 3/232:07 pmEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/256:26 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$337
Sun 3/246:59 amEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/274:20 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$350
Thu 3/285:45 amBOS - CAE
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/511:15 amCAE - BOS
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$353
Thu 3/286:59 amEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/306:26 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$375
Thu 3/285:45 amBOS - CAE
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/312:30 pmCAE - BOS
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$383
Wed 3/276:43 amBOS - CAE
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/286:34 amCAE - BOS
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$384
Sat 3/232:07 pmEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/256:26 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$385
Wed 3/279:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/286:18 amCAE - EWR
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$387

One-way flights to Columbia

Explore one-way flight options to Columbia for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Columbia. Reserve a round-trip flight to Columbia instead by utilizing the search form above.
Sat 7/272:15 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$89
Wed 4/108:20 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/18$104
Wed 4/107:04 amIAD - CAE
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/18$104
Thu 4/256:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$105
Tue 4/95:57 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/16$109
Sat 5/185:03 amEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$113
Mon 4/85:55 pmORD - CAE
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/18$114
Wed 4/177:10 amEWR - CAE
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/18$114
Thu 5/98:22 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$115

Direct flights to Columbia

Sat 5/48:23 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/87:49 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Sat 5/412:30 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/810:00 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$189
Sat 4/1311:25 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/146:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$209
Fri 4/125:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/133:45 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$219
Fri 5/106:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/138:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$223
Tue 4/238:23 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/2510:27 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$239
Mon 4/295:50 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/12:40 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$239
Tue 4/2312:30 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/2610:00 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$246
Sun 4/146:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/177:54 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$248

Find flights to Columbia within your budget

Locate flights to Columbia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$189 - $213

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/23

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/18

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/21

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/22

1 stop6h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/26

Nonstop2h 19m

$193

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/23

1 stop6h 21m

$197

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/22

1 stop3h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/26

1 stop6h 45m

$203

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/17

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/20

Nonstop2h 26m

$204

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlColumbia Metropolitan

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/27

1 stop4h 03m

$208

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/13

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/14

Nonstop2h 26m

$209

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/12

Nonstop2h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/23

1 stop4h 57m

$213

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Average price of flights to Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Columbia is currently $107 while a round-trip flight costs $201. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Columbia (average of $330). Flying to Columbia in May will prove the most costly (average of $437). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$330

February

$336

March

$389

April

$417

May

$437

June

$434

July

$397

August

$360

September

$364

October

$370

November

$381

December

$338

Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Columbia. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Columbia, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Columbia. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbia should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.5
Good
3,066 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.4
Good
11,618 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

Whether you’re interested in American civil war history, connecting with nature peacefully among beautiful parks and greenways or looking for art and culture mixed with just the right amount of southern charm, Columbia, South Carolina is a delightful destination city in the heart of the United States Sunbelt region.   Columbia is one of the first planned cities in the United States, featuring broad avenues and picturesque settings amid the grand pre-Civil War houses of the American south.  Visit the plantation home that was purchased by one of its former slaves and now serves as a museum and reminder of a unique time in history.  Strolling through Columbia’s enchanting gardens and parks brings visitors to museums, art galleries and unique shops that are found throughout the city.  For outdoor adventure, Columbia has an abundance of rivers that are suitable for canoeing, kayaking and parasailing.  The 50,000 acre park, Fort Murray is a mere 15 minutes from downtown and a fantastic destination for hiking, fishing and water sports. For family fun, Riverbank Zoo and Botanical Center is considered to be one of the best American zoos and has both gorilla and koala exhibits as well as a wide variety of other animals to view.  Edventure, a children’s museum, is located next to the state museum and has hands-on exhibits to entertain the little ones.  Be sure to stop by the Melton Memorial Observatory on Monday nights for free viewing of the stars and planets.

Best Time to Fly to Columbia, SC

April marks the beginning of tourist season in Columbia and ushers in a variety of festivals and events with Jazz Appreciation, the Congaree Art Festival, Earth Fest and the Capital City Wing and Fling.  April and May bring the best weather of the year with warm temperatures and sunny skies – ideal for enjoying the city’s many parks.  June through September are hot months with greater than average precipitation.  Budget minded travelers should consider arriving in October, when hotel rates are lower, the weather is temperate and the city enjoys a month full of music and art festivals as well as hosting the South Carolina State Fair.

Getting around Columbia, SC

Columbia’s urban core is pedestrian-friendly and taxicabs can be found near the hotels and waterfront.  Although the city has a decent bus system, it is scheduled and routed to meet the needs of local citizens and tourist destinations are not well served.  Many tourists choose to rent a car, particularly if planning to visit the city’s surrounding parklands.

Columbia, SC airport overview

A small, convenient transport hub, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of a few entry points for visitors to the ‘Palmetto State’ of South Carolina.

Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are operated by American carriers offering short connections to bigger, international airports such as Chicago O’Hare, New York’s LaGuardia, and Washington-Dulles.

South Carolina is often overlooked as a major tourist destination, but it is a beautiful state, offering plenty of outdoor activities, and down-home southern hospitality. Make sure you check out the Riverbank Botanical Gardens – one of the most beautiful urban parks in the whole of North America.

  • What does CAE mean?

    This is defined as Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Codes like CAE are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Metropolitan (CAE) if they wish to fly to Columbia. The Columbia airport is 6.5 mi from the city center. Booking flights from New York to Columbia Metropolitan should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight from 4 different airlines.

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