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$86+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CAE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$988
From Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/168:15 amATL - CAE
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Mon 10/207:55 pmCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/13$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:52 pmCHA - CAE
2 stops16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/287:11 pmCAE - CHA
1 stop21h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:56 pmATL - CAE
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:11 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 10/108:15 amATL - CAE
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Sun 10/127:55 pmCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/12$229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/295:27 amATL - CAE
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/311:31 amCAE - ATL
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:59 amATL - CAE
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2911:31 amCAE - ATL
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 11/73:40 pmATL - CAE
Nonstop0h 57mDelta
Sun 11/97:50 pmCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/12$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/156:09 amHSV - CAE
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Wed 10/225:45 amCAE - HSV
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/15$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/411:15 amATL - CAE
Nonstop0h 57mDelta
Sat 10/111:15 pmCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Deal found 9/13$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/45:18 pmATL - CAE
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:08 amCAE - ATL
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/125:22 amATL - CAE
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/194:33 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop17h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2811:59 amCHA - CAE
1 stop22h 37mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/27:11 pmCAE - CHA
1 stop21h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12$294

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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 September 15, 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

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 9/26

5:52 pm-10:36 am

2 stops16h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

7:11 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$216

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/10

8:15 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/12

7:55 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$229

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/29

5:27 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/3

11:31 am-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$235

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/25

9:59 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/29

11:31 am-12:28 am

1 stop12h 57m

$247

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 11/7

3:40 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/9

7:50 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$249

HuntsvilleColumbia

HSV - CAE

HSVCAE

Huntsville

Wed 10/15

6:09 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/22

5:45 am-8:04 am

1 stop3h 19m

$251

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 9/26

9:56 pm-10:36 am

1 stop12h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

7:11 pm-10:46 am

2 stops15h 35m

$252

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/4

11:15 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/11

1:15 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$259

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/4

5:18 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/11

5:08 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 22m

$279

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 9/28

11:59 am-10:36 am

1 stop22h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/2

7:11 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$294

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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 September 15, 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.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Columbia?

    A quick flight from Alabama to Columbia can take about 1h 06m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. Alabama and Columbia are separated by a distance of 190 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, Mobile - Columbia Metropolitan and Chattanooga Lovell Field - 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 2 airlines flying from Alabama to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$306Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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