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$84+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Columbia (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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CAE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$160
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$378
From Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:24 pmATL - CAE
1 stop4h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/611:31 amCAE - ATL
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$169
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:14 amPNS - CAE
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/611:31 amCAE - PNS
1 stop5h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:45 amATL - CAE
1 stop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/179:32 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/131:25 pmATL - CAE
Nonstop1h 01mDelta
Sat 9/2011:02 amCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/30$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/276:15 amATL - CAE
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/37:26 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/67:30 amHSV - CAE
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Tue 9/91:00 pmCAE - HSV
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 7/30$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/252:38 pmBHM - CAE
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Tue 10/285:32 pmCAE - BHM
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 10/46:00 amPNS - CAE
1 stop2h 53mDelta
Tue 10/75:45 amCAE - PNS
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/31$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 11/151:30 pmCHA - CAE
1 stop2h 59mDelta
Tue 11/1811:55 amCAE - CHA
1 stop2h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/306:00 amMOB - CAE
1 stop3h 17mDelta
Sat 10/41:01 pmCAE - MOB
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/30$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/137:18 pmCHA - CAE
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/205:32 pmCAE - CHA
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/185:30 amHSV - CAE
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/215:15 amCAE - HSV
1 stop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$307

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Columbia that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/30

12:24 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/6

11:31 am-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$169

PensacolaColumbia

PNS - CAE

PNSCAE

Pensacola

Sat 8/30

9:14 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/6

11:31 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$193

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/15

5:45 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/17

9:32 pm-10:37 am

1 stop13h 05m

$196

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/13

1:25 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/20

11:02 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$199

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

7:26 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 31m

$249

HuntsvilleColumbia

HSV - CAE

HSVCAE

Huntsville

Sat 9/6

7:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/9

1:00 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$251

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Sat 10/25

2:38 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

5:32 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$277

PensacolaColumbia

PNS - CAE

PNSCAE

Pensacola

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop2h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/7

5:45 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 51m

$277

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 11/15

1:30 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop2h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/18

11:55 am-2:34 pm

1 stop2h 39m

$297

MobileColumbia

MOB - CAE

MOBCAE

Mobile

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

1:01 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Alabama to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Alabama 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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Alabama to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Alabama.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $84 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $169 and American Airlines from $209 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Columbia?

    The most popular flight routes from Alabama to Columbia are Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Columbia Metropolitan, Chattanooga Lovell Field - Columbia Metropolitan and Birmingham - Columbia Metropolitan.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alabama to Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama 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 Alabama to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Alabama to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 airline flying from Alabama to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Alabama 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$306Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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