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$184+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — ORD
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/265:38 pm
CAE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:09 pm
ORD
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:08 pm
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Mon 8/245:30 am
ORD
-
CAE
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:08 pm
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Sun 8/165:30 am
ORD
-
CAE
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/303:03 pm
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 10/46:30 am
ORD
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/145:38 pm
CAE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:29 am
ORD
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:55 am
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Tue 8/111:50 pm
ORD
-
CAE
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:59 pm
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Mon 9/285:30 am
ORD
-
CAE
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/103:50 pm
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Sat 8/156:30 pm
ORD
-
CAE
1 stop4h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 8/26:06 am
CAE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 9/68:45 pm
ORD
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/65:51 pm
CAE
-
ORD
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 8/95:05 am
ORD
-
CAE
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 10/96:15 am
CAE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 10/106:30 am
ORD
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$330

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$327 or less
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/25

7:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

5:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$289

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/18

7:54 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

8:50 am-2:26 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$289

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/18

7:54 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

6:30 am-9:47 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$289

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/16

11:57 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

5:30 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 42m

$289

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/28

7:47 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

9:54 am-4:46 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$299

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/9

6:15 am-7:48 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

6:30 am-9:47 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$330

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/29

7:54 pm-6:20 am

2 stops11h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

8:45 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$351

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/31

3:51 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

5:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$364
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/31

6:25 am-7:52 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

7:10 am-10:28 am

Nonstop2h 18m

$399

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/4

10:31 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

1:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$399

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Deals found on 7/18

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

Booking 64 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $280). Flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 July 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $304 and $415 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $284 on United Airlines (Aug 26-Aug 30).

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 July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 9 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 $289, Delta can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Columbia in 4h 46m. There are 666 mi between Columbia and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Delta, at $218, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 44% 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 Qatar Airways (96%), American Airlines (82%) or Envoy Air (82%) 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 $192. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $269 on average, our data indicates $619 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $280). Flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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