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$179+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Columbia (PWM - 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CAE
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$272
From Portland to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 10/285:21 pmPWM - CAE
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/37:11 pmCAE - PWM
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/106:00 amPWM - CAE
2 stops8h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1711:04 amCAE - PWM
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/291:46 pmPWM - CAE
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Tue 11/42:58 pmCAE - PWM
2 stops9h 07mDelta
Deal found 8/14$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/27:05 amPWM - CAE
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/92:45 pmCAE - PWM
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/106:00 amPWM - CAE
2 stops8h 23mDelta
Wed 9/171:22 pmCAE - PWM
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/12$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/116:00 amPWM - CAE
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Thu 9/185:13 pmCAE - PWM
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/14$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 10/286:00 amPWM - CAE
2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/32:50 pmCAE - PWM
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/299:45 amPWM - CAE
3 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/42:50 pmCAE - PWM
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$473

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$249

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 10/29

5:21 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/4

11:03 am-6:13 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$249

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/3

7:11 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$249

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/17

11:04 am-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$254

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 10/29

1:46 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/4

2:58 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$259

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Thu 10/2

7:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/9

2:45 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$336

PortlandColumbia

PWM - CAE

PWMCAE

Portland

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$179

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Deals found on 8/13

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 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 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Portland to Columbia. 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
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,985 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $246 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $248 and $248 round-trip. Delta is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Columbia?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$246Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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