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$196+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL - 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CAE
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in December or April, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/143:31 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 10/176:37 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/146:35 am
PHL
-
CAE
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Sat 10/178:03 am
CAE
-
PHL
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/1012:50 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 9/137:15 am
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/293:22 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 9/512:44 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/153:22 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 8/296:36 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/43:35 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 9/66:36 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Fri 8/283:35 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 9/26:36 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$451

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$391
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$460

Good round-trip deal

$437 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 9/30

6:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/4

5:59 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$439

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sun 11/15

5:15 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/22

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$467
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 10/1

5:20 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/4

7:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$467

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Mon 11/16

5:17 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/22

7:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$467

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 11/5

8:50 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/8

5:59 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 57m

$467

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Fri 11/20

7:32 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/22

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$467

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 8/19

10:43 am-2:53 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/24

7:47 pm-1:19 am

1 stop5h 32m

$503

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 8/20

6:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/27

3:50 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$531

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Fri 9/11

7:40 pm-9:54 am

2 stops14h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/15

10:29 am-5:54 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$593

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

3:05 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/7

7:54 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$604

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbia in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia (average of $375). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 PHL to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 August 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Columbia flights typically cost between $437 and $488 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $391 on American Airlines (Oct 14-Oct 17).

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 August 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

ameenah,Feb 2024

PHL - DFW

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

ameenah,Feb 2024

PHL - DFW

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Columbia flight route?

    The Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Philadelphia to Columbia in just under 2h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 523 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbia round-trip from $345. Users have found that American Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    Consider Alaska Airlines (90%), American Airlines (84%) or Piedmont Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $409. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $411 on average, our data indicates $473 when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia (average of $375). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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