How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Columbia?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Indianapolis to Columbia in just under 4h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 490 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Columbia round-trip from $196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $209, and United Airlines, from $228. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 Indianapolis to Columbia?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to CAE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Indianapolis to Columbia as you normally would.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Indianapolis to Columbia flights typically cost between $260 and $312 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $249 on American Airlines (Jan 23-Jan 30).

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Wed 12/316:03 amIND - CAE

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:09 amCAE - IND

1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$300

Tue 12/306:03 amIND - CAE

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/302:34 pmCAE - IND

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$808

Wed 12/319:00 amIND - CAE

2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:20 amCAE - IND

2 stops8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$821

Best flights from Indianapolis to Columbia
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Fri 1/2312:02 pmIND - CAE

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/3011:02 amCAE - IND

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$249

Tue 1/137:43 pmIND - CAE

1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1710:10 amCAE - IND

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$259

Fri 6/128:25 amIND - CAE

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Mon 6/156:50 pmCAE - IND

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$269

Fri 1/233:38 pmIND - CAE

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/265:07 pmCAE - IND

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$309

Fri 1/232:00 pmIND - CAE

1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/309:10 amCAE - IND

2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$363

Sun 4/59:24 amIND - CAE

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/73:25 pmCAE - IND

1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$475

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Wed 12/316:03 amIND - CAE

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:09 amCAE - IND

1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$300

Thu 1/17:45 pmIND - CAE

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/22:30 pmCAE - IND

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$255

Thu 1/17:45 pmIND - CAE

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:20 amCAE - IND

1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$260

Fri 1/211:52 amIND - CAE

1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/52:48 pmCAE - IND

1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$319

Tue 1/137:43 pmIND - CAE

1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1710:10 amCAE - IND

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$259

Fri 1/2312:02 pmIND - CAE

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/3011:02 amCAE - IND

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$249

Fri 1/233:38 pmIND - CAE

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/265:07 pmCAE - IND

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$309

One-way flights from Indianapolis to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Indianapolis to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Thu 1/225:10 amIND - CAE

1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$116

Fri 1/98:26 pmIND - CAE

3 stops39h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$274

Mon 1/53:57 pmIND - CAE

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$337

Fri 1/911:25 amIND - CAE

2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$342

Mon 1/57:45 pmIND - CAE

2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$453

Thu 1/226:00 amIND - CAE

2 stops10h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$568

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$249 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$116 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$363

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Fri 1/23

12:02 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/30

11:02 am-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$249

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Tue 1/13

7:43 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

10:10 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$259

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Fri 6/12

8:25 am-2:12 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/15

6:50 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 44m

$269

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Fri 1/23

3:38 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/26

5:07 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$309

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Fri 1/23

2:00 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/30

9:10 am-10:14 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$363

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Sun 4/5

9:24 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/7

3:25 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$475

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

5:10 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$116

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Fri 1/9

8:26 pm-11:30 am

3 stops39h 04m

$274

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Mon 1/5

3:57 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$337

IndianapolisColumbia

IND - CAE

INDCAE

Indianapolis

Fri 1/9

5:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$337

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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
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	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 Indianapolis-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Columbia (average of $41). Flying from Indianapolis to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Columbia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis 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

8,013 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

8,013 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,124 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Columbia?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Indianapolis to Columbia in just under 4h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 490 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Columbia round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Columbia round-trip from $196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $209, and United Airlines, from $228. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Columbia?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Columbia (average of $41). Flying from Indianapolis to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 Indianapolis to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$196	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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