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$264+ Cheap flights from Harrisburg to Columbia (MDT - 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDT — CAE
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Harrisburg to Columbia
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 August 3, 2026.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:45 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 8/165:00 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop4h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Fri 10/236:21 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Sun 10/255:40 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$359
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.
Thu 8/62:52 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 8/811:03 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$369
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:55 am
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop3h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 9/107:33 pm
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$387
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:15 am
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 11/32:25 pm
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$389
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/155:00 am
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Thu 10/225:00 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$393
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.
Fri 8/142:17 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1810:22 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop3h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$399
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/62:45 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 8/98:34 pm
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 8/72:52 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 8/911:03 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$459
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/62:45 pm
MDT
-
CAE
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 8/83:59 pm
CAE
-
MDT
2 stops7h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$493
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/145:15 pm
MDT
-
CAE
2 stops6h 39m
Delta
Sun 8/166:50 am
CAE
-
MDT
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$512

Find flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harrisburg (MDT) 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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

One-way from

$264
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$482
Provider with most accurate pricing for Harrisburg-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From Harrisburg to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Harrisburg to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Harrisburg to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harrisburg to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Fri 11/20

6:22 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/22

7:50 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$359

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Sat 10/31

8:15 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/3

2:25 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$369

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Thu 10/15

5:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/22

5:00 am-9:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

$393

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Fri 8/14

2:17 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/18

10:22 am-2:03 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$399

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Fri 1/8

2:12 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/12

10:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$467

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Fri 10/23

12:12 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/25

5:40 am-10:59 am

1 stop5h 19m

$477

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Fri 8/14

5:15 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops6h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/16

6:50 am-11:08 am

1 stop4h 18m

$512
Cheapest one-way

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Sat 9/26

6:09 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$264

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$264
Quickest one-way

HarrisburgColumbia

MDT - CAE

MDTCAE

Harrisburg

Mon 9/14

6:15 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 32m

$370

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Compare providers for flights from Harrisburg to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbia in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Harrisburg-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harrisburg-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Harrisburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $289). Flying from Harrisburg to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $715). 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.

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 August 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harrisburg to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Harrisburg to Columbia?

    A quick flight from Harrisburg to Columbia can take about 3h 24m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. 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 $228. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $273, and Delta, from $313. Users have found that United Airlines is 48% 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 $289). Flying from Harrisburg to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $715). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Harrisburg 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$313Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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