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$213+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Columbia (BHM - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CAE
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$428
From Birmingham to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/123:30 pmBHM - CAE
1 stop19h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/151:24 pmCAE - BHM
1 stop24h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/13$213
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/123:30 pmBHM - CAE
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/152:59 pmCAE - BHM
2 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$344
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.
Tue 7/15:30 amBHM - CAE
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/44:18 pmCAE - BHM
1 stop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$382
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:20 amBHM - CAE
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sun 7/65:40 amCAE - BHM
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/12$387
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:36 pmBHM - CAE
2 stops23h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/42:57 pmCAE - BHM
2 stops22h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$824

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Sat 7/12

3:30 pm-11:58 am

1 stop19h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/15

1:24 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$213

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Sat 7/12

3:30 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/15

2:59 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$344

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Tue 7/1

5:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/4

4:18 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop3h 19m

$382

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Fri 7/4

7:20 am-12:58 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/6

5:40 am-8:24 am

1 stop3h 44m

$387

BirminghamColumbia

BHM - CAE

BHMCAE

Birmingham

Thu 7/10

1:36 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops23h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/11

7:45 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$741

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Deals found on 6/13

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Columbia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Birmingham, 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 BHM to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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 14, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,793 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,058 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 Birmingham to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbia is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $213 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $382 and $387 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbia for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Birmingham 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$376Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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