How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbia?

A quick flight from Chicago to Columbia can take about 2h 12m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $228 and $235 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

On average you can expect to pay $345 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $201 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $209.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Columbia?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are GoJet (63%), United Airlines (63%) and Emirates (59%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Columbia?

Before booking your flight from Chicago to Columbia check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbia?

Flights from Chicago to Columbia are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 79% on flights from Chicago to Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $394. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $598.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Columbia?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $382 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $209. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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 5 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Columbia flights typically cost between $228 and $388 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $200 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 6-Nov 9).

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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 September 15, 2025.

Thu 11/65:05 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/93:05 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$200

Thu 11/135:05 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/163:05 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$204

Thu 11/206:15 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/22:22 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 10/36:15 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/510:20 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$219

Fri 10/38:49 pmORD - CAE

2 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/52:59 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$223

Wed 10/16:44 pmORD - CAE

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:31 amCAE - ORD

1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$225

Sat 11/86:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Wed 11/1211:01 amCAE - MDW

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$229

Sat 10/45:08 pmORD - CAE

1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/57:41 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$230

Fri 10/107:10 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/1311:04 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$240

Fri 9/265:17 pmORD - CAE

2 stops16h 19mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/287:11 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop22h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$241

Fri 9/199:48 amMDW - CAE

2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/217:11 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$298

Sat 10/46:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Tue 10/145:32 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$304

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Wed 10/16:44 pmORD - CAE

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:31 amCAE - ORD

1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$225

Sat 11/89:39 amORD - CAE

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Wed 11/125:00 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 30mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$229

Sat 11/81:39 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/122:29 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

Sat 11/86:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Wed 11/1211:01 amCAE - MDW

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$229

Fri 10/32:45 pmORD - CAE

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Mon 10/67:55 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$239

Thu 11/206:15 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/22:22 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$279

Fri 9/199:48 amMDW - CAE

2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/217:11 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$298

Thu 10/95:20 amORD - CAE

1 stop3h 56mDelta

Sun 10/127:55 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$254

Thu 10/91:45 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/127:48 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$289

Fri 2/135:50 amORD - CAE

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Mon 2/166:50 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$279

Sat 10/46:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Sun 10/55:40 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 00mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$409

Thu 10/910:35 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Sun 10/125:32 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$434

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Fri 9/199:48 amMDW - CAE

2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/217:11 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$298

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2 stops16h 19mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/287:11 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop22h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$241

Fri 9/268:49 pmORD - CAE

2 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/287:11 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop22h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$243

Wed 10/16:44 pmORD - CAE

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/311:31 amCAE - ORD

1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$225

Fri 10/37:10 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/510:20 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$219

Fri 10/38:49 pmORD - CAE

2 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/52:59 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$223

Sat 10/45:08 pmORD - CAE

1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/57:41 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$230

Sat 10/46:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Tue 10/145:32 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$304

Sat 10/46:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Sun 10/55:40 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 00mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$409

Thu 10/95:20 amORD - CAE

1 stop3h 56mDelta

Mon 10/137:55 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$254

Thu 10/98:50 amORD - CAE

1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/1311:04 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$257

Fri 10/107:10 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/1311:04 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$240

One-way flights from Chicago to Columbia
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Wed 10/87:43 pmORD - CAE

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$105

Thu 11/65:05 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$132

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1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$133

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2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$160

Sun 10/125:05 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$189

Fri 10/176:15 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$212

Fri 10/173:11 pmORD - CAE

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$222

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1 stop7h 08mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$222

Sun 10/127:10 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$223

Tue 10/78:14 amORD - CAE

1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$233

Tue 9/232:32 pmMDW - CAE

3 stops48h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$240

Sat 9/276:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$244

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ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

6:44 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/3

11:31 am-5:39 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$225

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

9:39 am-2:18 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/12

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/12

11:01 am-4:39 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

2:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/6

7:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$239

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

5:20 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/12

7:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$254

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

1:39 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/12

2:29 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$279

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

6:15 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/2

2:22 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$279

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

5:50 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/16

6:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$279

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

1:45 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/12

7:48 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$289

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/19

9:48 am-10:36 am

2 stops23h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/21

7:11 pm-7:23 am

1 stop13h 12m

$298

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

Booking 66 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to CAE?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Columbia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

The most flights from CHI to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

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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

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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

8,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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

7,954 reviews

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!

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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 5 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 12m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $228 and $235 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Columbia?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are GoJet (63%), United Airlines (63%) and Emirates (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?
On average you can expect to pay $345 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $201 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $209.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Chicago 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$228	Average$359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$235	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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