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$85+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Columbia (CAE)

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BHM — CAE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$428
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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/265:20 amATL - CAE
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/275:41 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/2512:27 pmCHA - CAE
1 stop23h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/294:15 pmCAE - CHA
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/86:00 amATL - CAE
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/152:59 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$185
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/108:10 amATL - CAE
Nonstop1h 01mDelta
Sun 7/139:59 amCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:48 amATL - CAE
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/278:27 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/266:00 amPNS - CAE
1 stop5h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/305:41 pmCAE - PNS
2 stops29h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/2512:27 pmCHA - CAE
1 stop23h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/291:18 pmCAE - CHA
3 stops25h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/274:58 pmBHM - CAE
1 stop22h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/11:18 pmCAE - BHM
2 stops27h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/259:20 pmHSV - CAE
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/291:18 pmCAE - HSV
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/512:45 pmBHM - CAE
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/96:04 pmCAE - BHM
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/11:59 pmPNS - CAE
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Mon 11/35:40 amCAE - PNS
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/9$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/14:23 pmCHA - CAE
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Sun 8/36:40 amCAE - CHA
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$367

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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 June 12, 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

Thu 6/26

5:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/27

5:41 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 45m

$167

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 6/25

12:27 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop23h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/29

4:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

$179

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/15

2:59 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$185

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/10

8:10 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/13

9:59 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$199

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 7/25

6:48 am-10:47 am

1 stop3h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/27

8:27 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$219

PensacolaColumbia

PNS - CAE

PNSCAE

Pensacola

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/30

5:41 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$235

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 6/25

12:27 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop23h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/29

1:18 pm-3:14 pm

3 stops25h 56m

$237

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Fri 6/27

4:58 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop22h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/1

1:18 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$251

HuntsvilleColumbia

HSV - CAE

HSVCAE

Huntsville

Wed 6/25

9:20 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/29

1:18 pm-10:07 am

1 stop21h 49m

$356

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Sat 7/5

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/9

6:04 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$367

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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 June 12, 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.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Alabama to Columbia. 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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,052 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 $85 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $93 and American Airlines from $110 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$353Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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