Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia (CAE) from $89

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — CAE
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia (CAE)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to CAE flight in 2023: compare Chicago to Columbia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Columbia.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$363

One-way from

$285
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia Metropolitan

CHI - CAE

Price

$363 - $557

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

CAE

Rainfall

2.6 - 5.5 inches

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 Monday. 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 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Chicago to Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 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 $415. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $444.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $372 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $210. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Columbia (CHI - CAE)?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Columbia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Columbia

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Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Columbia

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Cheap Chicago to Columbia flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to CAE flights for September, October
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Chicago to Columbia 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Columbia from Chicago

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One-way flights to Columbia from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Columbia
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Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

Nonstop2h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/31

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/31

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop3h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/1

1 stop3h 58m

Chicago MidwayColumbia Metropolitan

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/18

1 stop5h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/29

1 stop5h 04m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/27

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/30

Nonstop2h 16m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

Nonstop2h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/30

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop3h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/29

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/26

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/10

Nonstop2h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/13

1 stop6h 26m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Columbia, such as United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I was given an exit seat. Arrived a few minutes early

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I was given an exit seat. Arrived a few minutes early

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I was given an exit seat. Arrived a few minutes early

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I was given an exit seat. Arrived a few minutes early

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I was given an exit seat. Arrived a few minutes early

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Columbia flights.

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 2 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 flights from Chicago to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Columbia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $202.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Columbia under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Columbia is less than $290.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Columbia for under $500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Columbia?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Thursday, Friday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Columbia on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 1 flight from Chicago to Columbia a day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbia?

A quick flight from Chicago to Columbia can take about 2h. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $158. The distance from Chicago to Columbia is about 670 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 $158 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $177 and $191 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 57% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $104 while deals on United Airlines start at $134 one-way.

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Columbia?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are Lufthansa (82%), SkyWest Airlines (80%) and United Airlines (80%).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

On average you can expect to pay $199 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $94 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $223.

What does ORD to CAE mean?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Columbia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$142Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

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