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$246+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbia (LAX - 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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CAE
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Wed 12/3112:41 pmLAX - CAE
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:37 pmCAE - LAX
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$397
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:16 pmLAX - CAE
2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/39:06 amCAE - LAX
3 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/129:59 pmLAX - CAE
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Sun 12/145:44 pmCAE - LAX
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/5$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/59:59 pmLAX - CAE
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Sun 12/77:59 pmCAE - LAX
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/5$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAX - CAE
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:25 pmCAE - LAX
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Wed 12/176:00 amLAX - CAE
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/242:30 pmCAE - LAX
2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amLAX - CAE
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:46 pmCAE - LAX
2 stops14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$581
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:00 amLAX - CAE
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/302:37 pmCAE - LAX
3 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$584

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 December 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$246
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$494
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Columbia that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

12:33 am-2:18 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

3:08 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$283

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

8:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

5:35 am-9:39 am

1 stop7h 04m

$309

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

1:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/14

9:10 am-6:03 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$309

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

10:55 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

5:07 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$309

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

11:25 pm-10:17 am

1 stop7h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

7:30 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

$309

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

8:40 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

2:49 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$309

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

9:05 am-3:39 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$314

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

7:20 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 3/8

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

$367

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-8:16 am

2 stops23h 16m

$261

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX - CAE

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Mon 12/22

5:45 am-8:18 am

3 stops23h 33m

$272

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Los Angeles-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 LAX to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 7, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Columbia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Columbia?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Columbia in just under 7h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 41m. There are 2123 mi between Los Angeles and Columbia. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbia round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $308. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $308 and $308, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $183 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $193 and United Airlines from $365 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Columbia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia (average of $112). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 Los Angeles to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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