What is the cheapest day to fly from Peoria, Illinois to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Peoria, Illinois to Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Peoria, Illinois to Columbia?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 15% on the overall cost on flights from Peoria, Illinois to Columbia.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Peoria, Illinois to Columbia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Peoria to Columbia?

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

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Round-trip from	$414 (American Airlines)

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Thu 7/314:11 pmPIA - CAE

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/48:27 pmCAE - PIA

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$364

Sat 11/11:20 pmPIA - CAE

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/27:35 pmCAE - PIA

2 stops18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$487

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Tue 8/126:45 amPIA - CAE

1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/166:00 pmCAE - PIA

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$414

Sat 11/11:20 pmPIA - CAE

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/27:35 pmCAE - PIA

2 stops18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$487

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Thu 7/314:11 pmPIA - CAE

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/48:27 pmCAE - PIA

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$364

Tue 8/126:45 amPIA - CAE

2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1610:29 amCAE - PIA

2 stops12h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$510

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Depart

Return

Price

PeoriaColumbia

PIA - CAE

PIACAE

Greater Peoria

Tue 8/12

6:45 am-11:28 am

1 stop3h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/16

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$414

PeoriaColumbia

PIA - CAE

PIACAE

Greater Peoria

Sat 11/1

1:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/2

7:35 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$487

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Columbia?

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

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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Can I find deals for flights from Peoria to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Peoria to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Peoria to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Peoria to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Peoria to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Peoria 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 Peoria, Illinois to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Peoria, Illinois 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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