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$152+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Columbia (MSP - 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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CAE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$152
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$402
From Minneapolis St Paul to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/55:25 amMSP - CAE
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Fri 7/117:11 pmCAE - MSP
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/265:00 amMSP - CAE
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/308:43 pmCAE - MSP
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/57:06 amMSP - CAE
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/126:04 pmCAE - MSP
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/96:00 amMSP - CAE
2 stops7h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1610:29 amCAE - MSP
2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$369

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MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/5

5:25 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/11

7:11 pm-12:39 am

1 stop6h 28m

$259

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/26

5:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/30

8:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$289

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/5

7:06 am-3:03 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/12

6:04 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$290

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops7h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/16

10:29 am-9:43 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$369

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/20

6:32 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$152

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/15

6:57 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$189

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/20

11:00 am-4:46 pm

3 stops28h 46m

$195

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/15

5:39 am-2:06 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$235

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Columbia

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Columbia round-trip from $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $289, and United Airlines, from $369. Users have found that Delta is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Columbia are Spirit Airlines ($152), Delta ($189), and American Airlines ($235).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Minneapolis 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$307Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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