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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Orange County to Columbia?

To save on the cost of your flight from Orange County to Columbia, book at least 41 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 92% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $413 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $562.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orange County to Columbia?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Columbia from Orange County. Prices for November average $448 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a November flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in December

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Orange County?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Orange County to Columbia.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Columbia?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Columbia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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.

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Round-trip from	$303 (Mytrip)
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Popular in	December
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Average price	$442

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

Fri 8/228:30 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops17h 26mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/246:55 pmCAE - SNA

2 stops27h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$303

Wed 9/32:00 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Sat 9/611:10 amCAE - SNA

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$309

Fri 8/2211:26 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/244:18 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$333

Fri 8/83:37 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/109:50 pmCAE - SNA

3 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$343

Sat 12/67:10 amLGB - CAE

2 stops23h 15mDelta

Tue 12/91:20 pmCAE - LGB

2 stops11h 26mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$525

Mon 8/116:40 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/1310:29 amCAE - SNA

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$558

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Fri 8/228:30 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops17h 26mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/246:55 pmCAE - SNA

2 stops27h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$303

Wed 9/32:00 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Sat 9/611:10 amCAE - SNA

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$309

Fri 8/2211:26 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/244:18 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$333

Fri 8/83:37 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/109:50 pmCAE - SNA

3 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$343

Mon 8/116:40 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/1310:29 amCAE - SNA

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$558

Sat 12/67:10 amLGB - CAE

2 stops23h 15mDelta

Tue 12/91:20 pmCAE - LGB

2 stops11h 26mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$525

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Thu 7/103:37 pmSNA - CAE

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Thu 7/172:59 pmCAE - SNA

2 stops23h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$466

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1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$489

Fri 8/83:37 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/109:50 pmCAE - SNA

3 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$343

Mon 8/112:00 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Wed 8/135:40 amCAE - SNA

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$357

Mon 8/116:40 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/1310:29 amCAE - SNA

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$558

Fri 8/228:30 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops17h 26mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/246:55 pmCAE - SNA

2 stops27h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$303

Fri 8/2211:26 amSNA - CAE

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/244:18 pmCAE - SNA

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

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$333

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Fri 8/292:00 pmSNA - CAE

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$179

Fri 8/296:35 pmSNA - CAE

2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$335

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Fri 8/22

8:30 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/24

6:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

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Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

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Wed 9/3

2:00 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

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11:10 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$309

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/22

11:26 am-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/24

4:18 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$333

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/8

3:37 pm-3:42 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/10

9:50 pm-9:21 pm

3 stops26h 31m

$343

Long BeachColumbia

LGB - CAE

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Long Beach Municipal

Sat 12/6

7:10 am-9:25 am

2 stops23h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/9

1:20 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$525

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/11

6:40 pm-9:54 am

2 stops12h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/13

10:29 am-9:07 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$558

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/29

2:00 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$179

Santa AnaColumbia

SNA - CAE

SNACAE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/29

6:35 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$335

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

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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Orange County to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,086 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Orange County?
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Orange County to Columbia.
Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Orange County 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 2 airlines flying from Orange County to Columbia

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American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$318	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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