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$237+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CAE
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Columbia

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 July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/96:00 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 9/122:15 pm
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/126:10 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 8/227:00 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/199:06 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 8/236:00 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/191:16 pm
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 8/265:38 pm
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/195:25 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Sun 8/235:40 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop4h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/711:19 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1310:23 am
CAE
-
MSP
2 stops10h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/2810:32 am
MSP
-
CAE
2 stops7h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:25 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$334

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$237
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$376
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One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$315
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/19

5:25 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

5:49 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$327

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/7

11:19 am-4:56 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/13

10:23 am-8:02 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$330

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/28

3:21 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

10:22 am-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$334

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/28

10:32 am-7:07 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/30

6:25 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 00m

$334

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/29

4:45 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

5:44 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 40m

$367

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/1

3:58 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/8

6:11 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 07m

$387

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-7:07 pm

2 stops12h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/16

6:25 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 00m

$414

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/4

6:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$419

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/1

10:34 am-6:48 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/8

9:59 am-5:24 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$438

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Deals found on 7/26

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Columbia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Minneapolis-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $308). Flying from Minneapolis to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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 Minneapolis to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Minneapolis to Columbia flights typically cost between $363 and $633 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $315 on United Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 12).

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 July 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Columbia, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Columbia?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Minneapolis to Columbia in just under 4h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 56m. The distance from Minneapolis to Columbia is about 991 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Columbia round-trip from $214. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $258, and American Airlines, from $296. Users have found that Delta is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $308). Flying from Minneapolis to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$214Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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