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$157+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — ORD
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in October or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:07 amCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:48 pmORD - CAE
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:37 pmCAE - ORD
2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:17 pmORD - CAE
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:05 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:37 pmCAE - ORD
2 stops14h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:24 pmORD - CAE
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$665
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:37 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:57 pmORD - CAE
2 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - ORD
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:24 pmORD - CAE
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$683

Find flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$285 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/29

5:07 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/5

6:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$219

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/23

5:07 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

6:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$219

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/4

7:36 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

1:06 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$229

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

1:12 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$248

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

1:12 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$248

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

6:50 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

9:55 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

5:35 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

5:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

$249

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

7:10 am-4:26 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$249

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/15

5:07 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

1:12 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$249

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

5:25 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$212

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $57). Flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAE to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated December 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,124 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Columbia. Booking flights from Metropolitan (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    For as low as $219, United Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Columbia in 2h 33m. There are 666 mi between Columbia and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport consider choosing Lufthansa (75%), Emirates (71%) or Air New Zealand (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $200. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $153 on average, our data indicates $474 when flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $57). Flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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