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$87+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Columbia (CLT - 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — CAE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/248:50 pm
CLT
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 am
CAE
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/2912:19 pm
CLT
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 1/318:17 am
CAE
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/147:44 pm
CLT
-
CAE
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 2/167:36 pm
CAE
-
CLT
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/127:44 pm
CLT
-
CAE
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 2/177:36 pm
CAE
-
CLT
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/192:48 pm
CLT
-
CAE
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 2/237:36 pm
CAE
-
CLT
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 3/137:01 am
CLT
-
CAE
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 3/137:39 pm
CAE
-
CLT
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$726
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 1/278:40 am
CLT
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 02m
American Airlines
Thu 1/298:17 am
CAE
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$740
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 4/2410:34 am
CLT
-
CAE
3 stops23h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:38 pm
CAE
-
CLT
1 stop14h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$759
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 1/292:54 pm
CLT
-
CAE
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 1/312:49 pm
CAE
-
CLT
1 stop23h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$810
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 2/810:30 am
CLT
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 2/127:01 am
CAE
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$811

Find flight deals from Charlotte to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Columbia that are best for you.

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Charlotte

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/24

8:50 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/26

5:00 am-6:12 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$437

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/14

10:55 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/16

6:15 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$459

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/12

5:00 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/17

7:21 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$459

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/29

12:19 pm-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

8:17 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$459

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/14

7:44 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop23h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/16

7:36 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$562

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/12

7:44 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop23h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/17

7:36 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$602

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/19

2:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/23

7:36 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$651

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 3/13

7:01 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/13

7:39 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$726

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/24

10:34 am-10:14 am

3 stops23h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/26

7:38 pm-9:53 am

1 stop14h 15m

$759

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/29

2:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

2:49 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$810

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charlotte to Columbia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Charlotte-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbia (average of $150). Flying from Charlotte to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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 CLT to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte 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 January 26, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charlotte to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Columbia?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Charlotte to Columbia in just under 1h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 89 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charlotte to Columbia?

    Before booking your flight to Columbia from Charlotte, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Piedmont Airlines (87%), American Airlines (87%), PSA Airlines( 79%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbia (average of $150). Flying from Charlotte to Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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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