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$166+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (CHI)

CAE — CHI
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago are usually found in January or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago

Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop2h 48m
Thu 11/261:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 10/29$323
Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop2h 48m
Wed 11/258:46 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 10/28$332
Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop2h 48m
Sun 11/221:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 10/29$336
Thu 12/36:15 am -
Nonstop2h 24m
Sat 12/510:37 am -
Nonstop2h 17m
Deal found 10/28$339
Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop2h 48m
Fri 11/279:00 am -
1 stop5h 41m
Deal found 10/29$345
Thu 12/310:44 am -
1 stop6h 54m
Sat 12/58:46 pm -
Nonstop2h 12m
Deal found 10/28$349
Fri 12/256:00 am -
Nonstop2h 38m
Mon 12/288:42 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/28$350
Tue 11/245:35 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Thu 11/264:13 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 11/1$359
Thu 11/197:55 pm -
1 stop3h 59m
Thu 11/2611:27 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/1$379
Sat 11/216:04 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop4h 08m
Deal found 10/30$399
Mon 11/236:05 pm -
2 stops15h 45m
Thu 11/266:00 am -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/1$402
Thu 11/195:35 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Tue 12/112:39 pm -
2 stops21h 29m
Deal found 11/1$422

Find flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Columbia Metropolitan-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/21

5:11 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/27

6:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/17

6:05 am-7:38 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/9

10:37 am-11:59 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$324

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/30

7:54 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - MDW Chicago Midway

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/4

7:50 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$359

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - MDW Chicago Midway

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/24

5:35 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 49m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/26

4:13 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$359

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - MDW Chicago Midway

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/12

10:49 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/16

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$359

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - MDW Chicago Midway

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/9

6:05 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$360

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/7

6:01 am-7:33 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$363

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago 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 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 Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago (average of $305). Flying from Columbia to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago

The most flights from CAE to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbia to Chicago flights typically cost between $378 and $516 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $323 on American Airlines (Nov 21-Nov 26).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia to Chicago, you should look to book at least 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Columbia to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Metropolitan to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Chicago?

    Departing from Columbia to Chicago will take you 4h 04m. Columbia and Chicago are separated by a distance of 650 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Chicago is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $264 and $269 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Chicago are Envoy Air (93%), American Airlines (92%) and Qatar Airways (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $835 for a flight from Columbia to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $278 while the most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $339.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Chicago 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago (average of $305). Flying from Columbia to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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