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$204+ Cheap flights to Columbia

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— CAE
Jul 18 — Jul 251
Sat 7/18
Sat 7/25
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Flights to Columbia in 2026

Cheapest flights to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Columbia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/91:15 pm
LGA
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CAE
Nonstop2h 07m
Delta
Sun 7/127:05 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/228:30 am
EWR
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 7/2711:19 am
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/86:00 am
EWR
-
CAE
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 7/2211:49 am
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 10/226:30 am
LGA
-
CAE
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 11/26:03 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/39:00 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 14m
Delta
Fri 7/107:05 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/17$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/166:59 pm
EWR
-
CAE
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Sun 7/196:01 pm
CAE
-
EWR
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/17$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/248:35 am
JFK
-
CAE
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Sun 9/277:20 pm
CAE
-
JFK
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Thu 7/168:30 am
EWR
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 7/2011:19 am
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 10/226:30 am
JFK
-
CAE
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 11/26:13 pm
CAE
-
JFK
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 8/14:29 pm
LGA
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CAE
Nonstop2h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 8/193:27 pm
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/158:30 am
EWR
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 7/2211:49 am
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/31:15 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
Delta
Tue 7/75:35 am
CAE
-
LGA
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$339

Find flight deals to Columbia

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 18, 2026.

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Average price

$369

Round-trip from

$309

One-way from

$204

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/14

8:59 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/18

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$309

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/17

8:59 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/24

3:51 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$319

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/16

6:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/19

5:35 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$329

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/20

1:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/23

5:40 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 03m

$329

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/7

6:50 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$329

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/14

5:59 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$329

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

8:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/7

11:55 am-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$329

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/27

7:47 pm-1:14 am

1 stop5h 27m

$329

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/2

9:00 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/5

7:01 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$349

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Fri 7/3

6:59 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/13

7:39 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 19m

$349

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Compare providers for flights to Columbia

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 to Columbia in June.
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: Out of all of the providers offering Columbia flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Columbia flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Columbia flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Columbia. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbia

How long is the flight to Columbia?

On average, a flight from New York to Columbia takes 8 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Columbia from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Columbia?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Columbia are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $189
Delta
Delta
From $129
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $199
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
From $35

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Columbia are Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Columbia, you should look to book at least 71 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Columbia. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbia should consider flying on Friday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

The best insider tips for flights to Columbia

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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 June 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,410 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,410 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,410 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,410 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,685 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,410 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

FAQs about flying to Columbia

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 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 are 5 daily flights from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Columbia if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Columbia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia?

    Columbia Metropolitan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia. One-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan typically cost $44, while round-trip flights cost around $249.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Columbia?

    A round-trip flight to Columbia will typically cost around $372, however they can be found for as little as $249.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Columbia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 59 minutes).

  • Does Columbia Metropolitan have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbia Metropolitan can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan?

    Yes. Columbia Metropolitan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chic & Modern 2bd Near Cae is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan).

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