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$169+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Columbia (CAE)

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BHM — CAE
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Columbia

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$736
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/261:14 pmATL - CAE
Nonstop1h 01mDelta
Mon 7/285:36 pmCAE - ATL
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/28$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/265:00 amATL - CAE
1 stop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/286:04 pmCAE - ATL
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/124:48 pmBHM - CAE
1 stop22h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/194:03 pmCAE - BHM
1 stop19h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/411:30 amPNS - CAE
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Wed 6/115:40 amCAE - PNS
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/28$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/124:48 pmBHM - CAE
1 stop22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/193:20 pmCAE - BHM
2 stops21h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/411:00 amBHM - CAE
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Wed 6/115:36 pmCAE - BHM
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/27$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1112:47 pmHSV - CAE
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Sun 7/139:59 amCAE - HSV
1 stop2h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/29$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/176:51 pmMOB - CAE
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/196:02 pmCAE - MOB
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/25:00 amCHA - CAE
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/32:37 pmCAE - CHA
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/265:30 amATL - CAE
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/287:45 pmCAE - ATL
2 stops17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1712:45 pmMOB - CAE
1 stop20h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/197:35 pmCAE - MOB
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:30 amHSV - CAE
2 stops25h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1810:26 amCAE - HSV
1 stop24h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$552

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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 April 30, 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 7/26

1:14 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/28

5:36 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$199

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 7/26

5:00 am-8:27 am

1 stop3h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/28

6:04 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$318

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Thu 6/12

4:48 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/19

4:03 pm-10:43 am

1 stop19h 40m

$318

PensacolaColumbia

PNS - CAE

PNSCAE

Pensacola

Wed 6/4

11:30 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/11

5:40 am-8:14 am

1 stop3h 34m

$343

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Thu 6/12

4:48 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/19

3:20 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$346

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Wed 6/4

11:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/11

5:36 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$347

HuntsvilleColumbia

HSV - CAE

HSVCAE

Huntsville

Fri 7/11

12:47 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/13

9:59 am-11:58 am

1 stop2h 59m

$367

MobileColumbia

MOB - CAE

MOBCAE

Mobile

Sat 5/17

6:51 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/19

6:02 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$401

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 6/2

5:00 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/3

2:37 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$497

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 7/26

5:30 am-9:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/28

7:45 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$502

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/27

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines 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
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 $169 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $179 and United Airlines from $334 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Alabama to Columbia are Birmingham - Columbia Metropolitan, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Columbia Metropolitan and Pensacola - 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$353Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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