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$269+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Columbia (PWM - CAE)

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CAE
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Wed 8/19
Wed 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/295:30 am
PWM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 11/32:56 pm
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:00 am
PWM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Wed 9/235:59 pm
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 11/56:00 am
PWM
-
CAE
2 stops8h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 11/107:50 pm
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/45:30 pm
PWM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Sun 8/96:50 am
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 9/196:06 am
PWM
-
CAE
2 stops8h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 9/232:15 pm
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/45:30 pm
PWM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Sat 8/86:11 am
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 9/176:00 am
PWM
-
CAE
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Mon 9/215:59 pm
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:00 am
PWM
-
CAE
2 stops8h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 11/910:10 am
CAE
-
PWM
2 stops5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 8/146:00 am
PWM
-
CAE
2 stops8h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 8/217:54 pm
CAE
-
PWM
1 stop4h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 11/145:30 am
PWM
-
CAE
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 11/176:25 am
CAE
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PWM
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$384

Find flight deals from Portland to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 July 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$269
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$894
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One-way flight from Portland to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbia that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Thu 10/29

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/3

2:56 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$304

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Fri 10/23

2:09 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/25

5:40 am-1:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 10/14

5:15 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/20

3:03 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Fri 8/28

11:01 am-3:22 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/1

6:11 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Fri 8/7

6:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/9

6:08 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/22

4:10 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/26

1:59 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/25

4:10 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$309

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Tue 8/4

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/9

6:50 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$324

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 11/14

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/17

6:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$384

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Compare providers for flights from Portland 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 from Portland to Columbia in July.
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: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Portland, Maine-Columbia 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 Portland to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Columbia

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $258). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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

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 July 20, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $309, Delta can have you in Columbia from Portland, Maine in 4h 32m. 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 $258. Delta is 59% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $258). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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