How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?

For as low as $269, Delta can have you in Columbia from Portland, Maine in 4h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 886 mi. 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 Portland, Maine to Columbia round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $178 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248. Delta is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to CAE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland, Maine to Columbia as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Portland, Maine-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Tue 12/305:20 pmPWM - CAE

2 stops6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:44 pmCAE - PWM

1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$359

Wed 12/312:55 pmPWM - CAE

2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/310:40 amCAE - PWM

1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$496

Wed 12/315:48 amPWM - CAE

2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/35:07 amCAE - PWM

2 stops6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$685

Best flights from Portland to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Thu 6/253:00 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Tue 6/301:20 pmCAE - PWM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$269

Sat 1/242:31 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:49 pmCAE - PWM

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$269

Sat 1/105:30 amPWM - CAE

1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1411:24 amCAE - PWM

1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$331

Sat 1/246:17 amPWM - CAE

2 stops8h 12mDelta

Sat 1/3112:45 pmCAE - PWM

2 stops6h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$279

Sat 1/312:31 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/38:00 amCAE - PWM

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$339

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Sat 1/103:05 pmPWM - CAE

2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/149:10 amCAE - PWM

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$329

Sat 1/105:30 amPWM - CAE

1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1411:24 amCAE - PWM

1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$331

Sat 1/242:31 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/312:49 pmCAE - PWM

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$269

Sat 1/246:17 amPWM - CAE

2 stops8h 12mDelta

Sat 1/3112:45 pmCAE - PWM

2 stops6h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$279

Sat 1/312:31 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/38:00 amCAE - PWM

1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$339

One-way flights from Portland to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Mon 3/212:43 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$249

Mon 3/22:35 pmPWM - CAE

2 stops7h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$254

Sun 2/88:35 amPWM - CAE

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$284

Fri 2/66:00 amPWM - CAE

2 stops10h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$289

Thu 4/161:15 pmPWM - CAE

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$305

Thu 4/166:30 amPWM - CAE

2 stops11h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$435

Wed 4/159:30 amPWM - CAE

3 stops24h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$569

Thu 4/1611:01 amPWM - CAE

3 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$576

Find flight deals from Portland to Columbia

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$269 (Delta)
One-way from	$249 (American Airlines)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$395

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Thu 6/25

3:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/30

1:20 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$269

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 1/24

2:31 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

2:49 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$269

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 1/24

6:17 am-2:29 pm

2 stops8h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

12:45 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops6h 53m

$279

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 1/10

5:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/14

11:24 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$331

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 1/31

2:31 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$339

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$249

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Mon 3/2

12:43 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$249

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$254

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sun 2/8

8:35 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$284

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-4:26 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$289

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Portland, Maine-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Portland, Maine-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $63). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Portland to Columbia. 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

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?
For as low as $269, Delta can have you in Columbia from Portland, Maine in 4h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 886 mi. 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 Portland, Maine to Columbia round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $178 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248. Delta is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Portland to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $63). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 2 airlines flying from Portland to Columbia

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Delta	Cheapest$246	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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