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$74+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CAE
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in July or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/123:26 pmORD - CAE
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/163:05 pmCAE - ORD
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/1310:35 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/1610:20 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/135:25 amORD - CAE
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/164:30 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 11/128:50 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/167:35 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 11/126:00 amMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 06mDelta
dom. 11/165:37 amCAE - MDW
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/28$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/205:00 amORD - CAE
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/259:44 pmCAE - ORD
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/2010:47 amMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 07mDelta
mar. 11/255:37 amCAE - MDW
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/29$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 11/148:50 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/185:24 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/192:31 pmORD - CAE
3 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/233:45 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 12/51:39 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/72:22 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/161:39 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/175:24 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 11/147:00 amORD - CAE
1 stop7h 05mDelta
mar. 11/186:38 amCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 10/30$269

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

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Price

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/13

1:39 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 11/16

7:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$239

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

mié. 11/12

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 11/16

5:37 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 15m

$249

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

jue. 11/20

10:47 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 11/25

5:37 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 15m

$254

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 12/5

8:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 12/7

2:22 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$274

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/16

10:35 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 12/17

10:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$277

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/14

1:39 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 12/21

2:30 pm-4:08 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$279

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/20

1:39 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 12/2

5:24 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$279

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

sáb. 11/8

4:23 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/12

12:56 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$284

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 11/22

1:39 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 12/8

10:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$289

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 11/8

10:35 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 11/17

7:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$294

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Columbia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Chicago-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-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 Chicago to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbia. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Chicago to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 CHI to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 octubre 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Columbia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbia?

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 octubre 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from Chicago. On average, Metropolitan has 4 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbia?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Columbia can take about 2h 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $239. The distance from Chicago to Columbia is about 666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Columbia is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $228 and $228 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $185. United Airlines flights start at $212 while deals on Delta start at $340 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (79%) and Air New Zealand (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $334 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $201.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Chicago to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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