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Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Flights to Columbia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 12, 2025.

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December

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June

Average price

$318

Round-trip from

$98

One-way from

$67

Good round-trip deal

$100 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Columbia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Tue 7/111:55 amEWR - CAE
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/101:24 pmCAE - EWR
Nonstop1h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$98
Thu 6/261:20 pmEWR - CAE
Nonstop1h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/292:48 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$159
Thu 6/265:55 amLGA - CAE
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/285:41 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$171
Fri 10/2411:31 amSWF - CAE
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/262:59 pmCAE - SWF
1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$174
Tue 9/3011:15 amJFK - CAE
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 10/42:59 pmCAE - JFK
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$177
Tue 7/89:29 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Tue 7/154:41 pmCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/10$183
Thu 6/266:00 amLGA - CAE
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/305:41 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$185
Tue 9/307:25 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/49:00 amCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$186
Wed 7/211:50 amSWF - CAE
1 stop26h 28mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/103:08 pmCAE - SWF
1 stop27h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$206
Tue 7/226:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sun 7/275:35 amCAE - EWR
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/11$257
Fri 7/49:08 amJFK - CAE
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/87:45 pmCAE - JFK
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$307

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Return

Price

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 7/1

11:55 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/10

1:24 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$98

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Thu 6/26

1:20 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/29

2:48 pm-8:59 am

1 stop18h 11m

$159

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/26

5:55 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/28

5:41 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$171

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

11:15 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

2:59 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$177

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/8

9:29 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/15

4:41 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$183

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/30

5:41 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$185

New WindsorColumbia

SWF - CAE

SWFCAE

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 7/2

11:50 am-2:18 pm

1 stop26h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/10

3:08 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 58m

$206

New WindsorColumbia

SWF - CAE

SWFCAE

New Windsor Stewart

Mon 6/23

8:01 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops16h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/26

3:20 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop27h 51m

$223

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/28

10:55 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/5

1:20 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$256

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/29

9:59 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$257

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Best time to book a flight to Columbia

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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 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Columbia, you should look to book at least 72 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 9 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 8, 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.

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.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $223
Delta
Delta
From $233
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $278
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
From $47

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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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.

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

    Travelers will need to book flights to Metropolitan (CAE) if they wish to fly to Columbia. The Columbia airport is 6.5 mi from the city center. Booking flights from New York to Columbia Metropolitan should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Columbia if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Columbia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia?

    Columbia Metropolitan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia. One-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan typically cost $23, while round-trip flights cost around $23.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Columbia?

    A round-trip flight to Columbia will typically cost around $84, however they can be found for as little as $23.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Columbia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Robert Mills Historic House and Park?

    If being close to Robert Mills Historic House and Park is important to you, you’ll want to land at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

  • Does Columbia Metropolitan have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbia Metropolitan can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan?

    Yes. Columbia Metropolitan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Red Roof Inn Columbia, SC Airport is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan).

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