How long is the flight from Harrisburg to Columbia?

A quick flight from Harrisburg to Columbia can take about 4h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. Harrisburg and Columbia are separated by a distance of 494 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harrisburg to Columbia round-trip from $213. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $248, and United Airlines, from $278. Users have found that American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 most popular airlines that fly from Harrisburg to Columbia?

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Harrisburg to Columbia.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Harrisburg-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Harrisburg-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harrisburg-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Harrisburg to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harrisburg 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harrisburg to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/185:00 amMDT - CAE

1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/2411:07 amCAE - MDT

2 stops7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$314

Thu 12/186:15 amMDT - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/197:37 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop18h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$670

Thu 12/186:49 amMDT - CAE

2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/192:31 pmCAE - MDT

2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$809

Best flights from Harrisburg to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/156:30 amMDT - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/222:37 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$221

Wed 1/1412:43 pmMDT - CAE

1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/217:10 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$249

Wed 1/146:10 amMDT - CAE

2 stops8h 07mDelta

Wed 1/2112:45 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$254

Wed 1/146:30 amMDT - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/218:00 amCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$249

Thu 1/82:28 pmMDT - CAE

1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/118:00 amCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$284

Tue 2/36:00 amMDT - CAE

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Sat 2/712:45 pmCAE - MDT

2 stops10h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$354

Thu 2/56:30 amMDT - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/88:00 amCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$294

Sat 1/313:10 pmMDT - CAE

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/32:37 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$309

Wed 2/46:00 amMDT - CAE

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Sat 2/712:45 pmCAE - MDT

2 stops10h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$379

Sat 2/72:15 pmMDT - CAE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Tue 2/105:06 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$388

Last-minute flights from Harrisburg to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbia. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/185:00 amMDT - CAE

1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/2411:07 amCAE - MDT

2 stops7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$314

Thu 1/16:15 amMDT - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/57:37 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop13h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$413

Thu 1/82:28 pmMDT - CAE

1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/118:00 amCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$284

Thu 1/83:10 pmMDT - CAE

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/97:30 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop23h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$393

Wed 1/146:30 amMDT - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/218:00 amCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$249

Wed 1/146:10 amMDT - CAE

2 stops8h 07mDelta

Wed 1/2112:45 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$254

Thu 1/156:30 amMDT - CAE

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/222:37 pmCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$221

Thu 1/156:25 amMDT - CAE

1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/226:18 amCAE - MDT

2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$279

Sat 1/316:15 amMDT - CAE

1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/38:00 amCAE - MDT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$309

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$249 (United Airlines)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$465

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Price

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/22

2:37 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$221

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Wed 1/14

12:43 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

7:10 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$249

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$249

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-2:17 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/21

12:45 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$254

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Thu 1/8

2:28 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

8:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$284

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/8

8:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$294

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Sat 1/31

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

2:37 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$309

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/7

12:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$354

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/7

12:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$379

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Sat 2/7

2:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

5:06 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$388

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Deals found on 12/18

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Harrisburg-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Harrisburg-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harrisburg-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harrisburg-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 Harrisburg-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 Harrisburg to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Columbia (average of $50). Flying from Harrisburg to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 MDT to CAE?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Harrisburg to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Harrisburg to Columbia?
A quick flight from Harrisburg to Columbia can take about 4h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. Harrisburg and Columbia are separated by a distance of 494 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harrisburg to Columbia round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harrisburg to Columbia round-trip from $213. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $248, and United Airlines, from $278. Users have found that American Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Harrisburg to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Harrisburg to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Harrisburg to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Harrisburg to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Harrisburg to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Columbia (average of $50). Flying from Harrisburg to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Harrisburg to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$213	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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