American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers 34-35” seat pitch for more comfort.
American Airlines Flagship Business offers 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and 16” HD screens.
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Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $316 |
Round-trip from | $98 |
One-way from | $48 |
Good round-trip deal | $100 or less |
Good one-way deal | $48 or less |
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Thu 8/142:55 pmEWR - CAE
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/176:55 pmCAE - EWR
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$98
Tue 7/156:59 amLGA - CAE
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/184:37 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$136
Tue 9/307:25 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:02 amCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$139
Sat 7/1910:12 amEWR - CAE
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/209:50 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$167
Sat 8/301:59 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Mon 9/154:05 pmCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/29$168
Sat 10/48:35 amJFK - CAE
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Tue 10/71:20 pmCAE - JFK
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/27$177
Fri 7/186:00 amLGA - CAE
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/209:50 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$202
Sat 8/306:30 amJFK - CAE
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/156:00 amCAE - JFK
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$247
Mon 7/147:56 pmSWF - CAE
2 stops18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/184:37 pmCAE - SWF
3 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$326
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NewarkColumbia
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Thu 8/14
2:55 pm-4:57 pm
Nonstop2h 02m
Columbia Metropolitan
Sun 8/17
6:55 pm-9:00 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
$98
New YorkColumbia
LGA - CAE
LGACAE
New York LaGuardia
Tue 7/15
6:59 am-2:04 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 7/18
4:37 pm-11:26 pm
1 stop6h 49m
$136
New YorkColumbia
LGA - CAE
LGACAE
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/30
7:25 pm-9:30 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
Columbia Metropolitan
Wed 10/8
6:02 am-8:00 am
Nonstop1h 58m
$139
NewarkColumbia
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Sat 7/19
10:12 am-3:42 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Columbia Metropolitan
Sun 7/20
9:50 pm-9:17 am
1 stop11h 27m
$167
New YorkColumbia
LGA - CAE
LGACAE
New York LaGuardia
Sat 8/30
1:59 pm-4:05 pm
Nonstop2h 06m
Columbia Metropolitan
Mon 9/15
4:05 pm-5:59 pm
Nonstop1h 54m
$168
New YorkColumbia
JFK - CAE
JFKCAE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/4
8:35 am-2:10 pm
1 stop5h 35m
Columbia Metropolitan
Tue 10/7
1:20 pm-8:12 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$177
New YorkColumbia
LGA - CAE
LGACAE
New York LaGuardia
Fri 7/18
6:00 am-3:42 pm
1 stop9h 42m
Columbia Metropolitan
Sun 7/20
9:50 pm-10:00 am
1 stop12h 10m
$202
New YorkColumbia
JFK - CAE
JFKCAE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/30
6:30 am-9:52 am
1 stop3h 22m
Columbia Metropolitan
Mon 9/15
6:00 am-2:58 pm
1 stop8h 58m
$247
New WindsorColumbia
SWF - CAE
SWFCAE
New Windsor Stewart
Mon 7/14
7:56 pm-2:04 pm
2 stops18h 08m
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 7/18
4:37 pm-4:58 pm
3 stops24h 21m
$326
New YorkColumbia
JFK - CAE
JFKCAE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/24
11:31 am-1:21 pm
3 stops25h 50m
Columbia Metropolitan
Sun 10/26
3:23 pm-10:30 am
2 stops19h 07m
$471
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Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.
Spirit's Economy Plus Bundle includes carry-on, checked bag, and seat selection.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbia
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 from New York to Columbia. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Columbia, you should look to book at least 21 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.
How long is the flight to Columbia?
On average, a flight from New York to Columbia takes 6 hours 36 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.
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 29, 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbia should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to Columbia
The most flights from New York to Columbia are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
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.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Columbia are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.
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).
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 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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.
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