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$90+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CAE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbia

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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$423 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:56 amORD - CAE
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/214:20 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/61:37 pmORD - CAE
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amCAE - ORD
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:05 amORD - CAE
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/105:53 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/247:10 amORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/297:36 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/156:00 amMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Wed 10/221:15 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/28$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 10/235:20 amORD - CAE
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Tue 10/286:10 amCAE - ORD
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/29$274

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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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Chicago

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

6:56 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/21

4:20 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$183

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

1:37 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$197

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

7:10 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/29

7:36 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$209

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

8:56 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/22

11:31 am-10:48 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$218

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/22

1:15 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

5:20 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$274

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

6:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$90

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

5:05 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$121

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/8

1:11 pm-3:42 pm

3 stops25h 31m

$204

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

6:10 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$212

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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 July 25, 2025.

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?

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 July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Columbia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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?

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 July 31, 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,049 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Columbia is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $183 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $209 and $229 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 52% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. United Airlines flights start at $202 while deals on American Airlines start at $212 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 United Airlines (76%), Lufthansa (67%) and Emirates (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $447 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $247 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $192.

  • 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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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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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