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$93+ Cheap flights from Maryland to Columbia (CAE)

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BWI — CAE
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from Maryland to Columbia

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$93
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$333
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Cheapest flights from Maryland to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maryland to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:12 pmPHL - CAE
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/121:18 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:00 amPHL - CAE
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/121:18 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:26 amBWI - CAE
1 stop6h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/83:23 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/158:38 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop19h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/171:18 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop26h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/146:33 amDCA - CAE
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/177:25 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 7/110:07 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Fri 7/45:36 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/30$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/116:59 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Mon 5/195:55 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/30$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/512:40 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/810:34 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/85:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/128:45 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/2710:15 amBWI - CAE
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Tue 6/36:55 amCAE - BWI
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/28$317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/511:52 amIAD - CAE
2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/83:23 pmCAE - IAD
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/247:05 pmPHL - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/318:00 amCAE - PHL
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$335

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Columbia that are best for you.

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Maryland

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

7:12 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/12

1:18 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$167

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/12

1:18 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$189

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

8:26 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

3:23 pm-11:46 am

1 stop20h 23m

$227

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/15

8:38 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/17

1:18 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$230

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

6:33 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/17

7:25 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$234

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/1

10:07 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/4

5:36 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$234

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/11

6:59 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/19

5:55 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$244

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

12:40 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

10:34 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$247

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/25

8:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 17m

$269

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

11:52 am-1:55 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/14

5:41 pm-11:02 am

2 stops17h 21m

$300

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to Columbia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Maryland to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 MD to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Maryland 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Maryland to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Maryland to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

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

    If you book a flight to Columbia from Maryland, you will be flying to Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia.

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

    $103 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $159 and $169, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Maryland to Columbia?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan when deciding on the best route from Maryland to Columbia.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Maryland to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maryland 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 Maryland to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Maryland to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 Maryland to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Maryland 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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