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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia (CAE) from $134

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in September or August, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia (CAE). 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 April 16, 2024.

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March

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$330

One-way from

$260
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From Chicago (CHI) to Columbia Metropolitan
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbia?

Flights from Chicago to Columbia are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 58 days in advance, which can save you up to 130% on flights from Chicago to Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 58 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $268. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $318.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Columbia?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $302 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $168. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Columbia (CHI - CAE)?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Columbia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Chicago and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from Chicago to Columbia. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 5/145:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Wed 5/155:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/14$268
Wed 5/155:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Mon 5/205:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/15$303
Mon 5/135:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Mon 5/205:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/15$328
Sat 5/412:35 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Fri 8/165:04 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/15$380
Tue 5/285:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Fri 5/311:28 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/15$398
Wed 5/1512:42 pmMDW - CAE
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Sun 5/196:43 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/15$408
Wed 5/156:00 amORD - CAE
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Sun 5/196:43 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/15$433
Thu 6/67:00 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Sun 6/99:10 amCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/15$443
Sat 5/412:35 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Thu 8/155:00 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/15$468

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Chicago to Columbia. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Wed 5/155:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/196:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$279
Tue 5/145:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$319
Sat 5/411:25 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/166:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$361
Mon 5/276:00 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/26:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$379
Tue 5/289:45 pmORD - CAE
1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/15:32 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$411
Fri 5/246:00 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/15:32 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$419
Sat 5/45:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/156:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$431
Tue 5/281:45 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/15:32 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$438
Sat 5/48:48 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/156:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$440

Cheap Chicago to Columbia flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Columbia specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Prices were last updated on April 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Columbia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/2111:25 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/266:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$209
Thu 5/305:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Wed 6/55:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/15$228
Tue 5/215:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:55 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$247
Wed 5/86:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/188:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$249
Wed 5/85:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/188:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$257
Wed 5/85:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/187:40 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$265
Tue 5/145:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Wed 5/155:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/14$268
Sat 5/256:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$274
Thu 5/306:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/58:39 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$287

Chicago to Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Columbia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/2111:25 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/266:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$209
Thu 5/305:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Wed 6/55:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/15$228
Sun 6/235:04 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:49 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$243
Tue 5/215:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:55 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$247
Wed 5/86:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/188:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$249
Wed 5/85:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/188:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$257
Wed 5/85:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/187:40 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$265
Tue 5/145:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Wed 5/155:05 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/14$268
Sat 5/256:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$274

Non-stop flights to Columbia from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Columbia. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from Chicago to Columbia. If you're looking for other options for flights from Chicago to Columbia, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 6/235:04 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:49 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$243
Wed 5/156:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/228:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$249
Sat 5/256:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$274
Wed 5/155:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/196:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$279
Sat 8/176:30 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$309
Tue 5/145:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$319
Wed 5/296:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/18:02 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$328
Thu 5/306:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/57:49 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$333
Fri 5/36:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/47:54 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$349

Chicago to Columbia flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Columbia for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Chicago to Columbia. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Wed 4/246:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:19 amCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$439
Wed 4/2412:20 pmORD - CAE
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:19 amCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$447
Sun 4/216:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/237:54 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$449
Sun 4/211:20 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/257:54 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$457
Sun 4/211:20 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/234:50 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$465
Tue 4/235:00 pmMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Sat 4/274:19 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/14$468
Wed 4/245:58 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/286:21 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$501
Wed 4/2410:00 amMDW - CAE
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Mon 5/65:58 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/14$544
Wed 4/246:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/267:54 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$549

One-way flights to Columbia from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Chicago to Columbia can choose from these deals. Users needing a return flight from Chicago to Columbia should utilize the search form above.
Tue 5/145:40 amORD - CAE
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/14$134
Tue 5/146:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$154
Sat 8/176:30 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$155
Sat 8/178:20 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$163
Tue 5/144:41 pmMDW - CAE
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/14$169
Sat 5/46:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$207
Tue 4/305:30 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$215
Sun 4/286:00 amMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/14$216
Sat 4/206:20 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$225

Find flights from Chicago to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Columbia 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 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$239 - $319

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Depart

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/16

Nonstop2h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/20

Nonstop2h 18m

$239

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop6h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/1

1 stop5h 19m

$240

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/23

Nonstop1h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/25

Nonstop2h 21m

$243

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/16

Nonstop2h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/20

1 stop5h 20m

$247

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/15

Nonstop2h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/22

Nonstop2h 18m

$249

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/14

1 stop3h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/15

1 stop6h 39m

$268

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/15

Nonstop2h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/19

Nonstop2h 26m

$279

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/15

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/20

1 stop6h 39m

$303

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/14

Nonstop2h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/15

Nonstop2h 26m

$319

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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbia. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbia. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbia by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Columbia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Columbia is currently $182 while a round-trip flight costs $265. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $330). Flying from Chicago to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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.

January

$330

February

$336

March

$384

April

$416

May

$428

June

$424

July

$396

August

$359

September

$364

October

$368

November

$378

December

$341

Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

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

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °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 April 16, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. 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.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,123 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,123 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,123 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,352 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,123 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,952 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,123 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from Chicago. On average, Metropolitan has 2 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Columbia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Columbia for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $239, but on average you can expect to pay $277.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Columbia under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Columbia is less than $374.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Columbia for under $500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $239 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $268 and $279 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. American Airlines flights start at $154 while deals on United Airlines start at $260 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Columbia?

    Before booking your flight from Chicago to Columbia check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are Lufthansa (90%), Emirates (90%) and Qatar Airways (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $329 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $228.

  • What does ORD to CAE mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/15.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia

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DeltaCheapest$147Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

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