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$284+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Columbia (PWM - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CAE
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 10/285:21 pmPWM - CAE
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:13 pmCAE - PWM
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/295:42 amPWM - CAE
2 stops8h 36mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 amCAE - PWM
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/15:30 amPWM - CAE
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/82:29 pmCAE - PWM
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 10/286:00 amPWM - CAE
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:13 pmCAE - PWM
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/285:42 amPWM - CAE
2 stops6h 56mDelta
Thu 11/66:00 amCAE - PWM
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/20$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/285:42 amPWM - CAE
2 stops6h 56mDelta
Mon 11/35:40 amCAE - PWM
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/20$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sun 11/235:21 pmPWM - CAE
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/287:00 amCAE - PWM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$377

Cheap 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$293
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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 October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbia that are best for you.

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Portland

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Columbia

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PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 11/1

1:27 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/8

5:32 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$284

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 11/1

5:30 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/8

2:29 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$284

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Tue 3/24

2:35 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/28

5:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$359

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Sun 11/23

5:21 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/28

7:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

$377

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Deals found on 10/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Columbia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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

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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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Columbia?

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 October 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, 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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 $284, Delta can have you in Columbia from Portland, Maine in 4h 29m. 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 $246 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $248 and $248 round-trip. Delta is 35% 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to Columbia

Discover the top 3 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$246Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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