How long is the flight from Illinois to Columbia?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Illinois to Columbia in just under 3h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 22m. The distance between Illinois and Columbia is about 666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Columbia one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $173. Delta flights start at $222 while deals on United Airlines start at $271 one-way.

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 routes from Illinois to Columbia?

The most popular route from Illinois to Columbia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Columbia Metropolitan or Bloomington-Normal - Columbia Metropolitan.

What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $201. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $209 on average, our data indicates $345 when flying from Illinois to Columbia.

What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Columbia?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Columbia on time: GoJet (63%), United Airlines (63%), Emirates (59%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Illinois to Columbia are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 79% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Illinois to Columbia within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $394.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Columbia from Illinois. Prices for September average $382 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $209. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a September flight can save you 42% on your journey compared to booking in March

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Illinois?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Columbia.

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

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

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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

Sat 11/1511:05 amSTL - CAE

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/1810:20 amCAE - STL

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$211

Fri 10/36:15 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

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Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$219

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2 stops12h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/52:59 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$223

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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

Sat 11/85:00 amSTL - CAE

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/107:00 amCAE - STL

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

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$230

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Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/1311:04 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$240

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1 stop22h 01mSpirit Airlines

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$241

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Sat 11/1511:05 amSTL - CAE

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

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$211

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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

Thu 12/1110:47 amSTL - CAE

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1012:39 pmCAE - STL

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$230

Sat 11/86:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 38mDelta

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Deal found 9/13

$229

Sat 11/85:00 amSTL - CAE

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Mon 11/107:00 amCAE - STL

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$230

Fri 10/39:20 amSTL - CAE

2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 9/14

$259

Fri 10/32:45 pmORD - CAE

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1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$239

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$284

Fri 10/36:01 amSTL - CAE

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$249

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Wed 11/122:29 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

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$298

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Fri 9/265:17 pmORD - CAE

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1 stop22h 01mSpirit Airlines

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$241

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1 stop22h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$243

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1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$225

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Deal found 9/13

$219

Fri 10/38:49 pmORD - CAE

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$223

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Deal found 9/14

$254

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$259

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$230

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Deal found 9/15

$254

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$257

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Deal found 9/13

$240

Thu 10/307:05 amSTL - CAE

1 stop6h 13mDelta

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1 stop4h 31mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$274

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Wed 10/87:43 pmORD - CAE

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$105

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$189

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$212

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$222

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$222

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$223

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$233

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St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/15

11:05 am-4:43 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/18

10:20 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$211

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

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

10:47 am-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

12:39 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$230

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/8

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$230

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

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/3

6:01 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/6

7:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$249

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

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/3

6:01 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

5:40 am-8:14 am

1 stop3h 34m

$254

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Illinois 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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The most flights from USIL 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).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Illinois?
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Columbia.
How long is the flight from Illinois to Columbia?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Illinois to Columbia in just under 3h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 22m. The distance between Illinois and Columbia is about 666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Columbia one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $173. Delta flights start at $222 while deals on United Airlines start at $271 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Columbia?
The most popular route from Illinois to Columbia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Columbia Metropolitan or Bloomington-Normal - Columbia Metropolitan.
What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Columbia?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Columbia on time: GoJet (63%), United Airlines (63%), Emirates (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $201. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $209 on average, our data indicates $345 when flying from Illinois to Columbia.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Illinois 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$208	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$235	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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