How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?

For as low as $339, Delta can have you in Columbia from Portland, Maine in 7h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 886 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland, Maine to Columbia round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $315 on this airline. American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 time of day to fly from PWM to CAE?

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

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-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 Portland, Maine-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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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 October 12, 2026.

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$399

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$444

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 12, 2026.

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$399

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1 stop5h 26m

Deal found 10/11

$399

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Portland to Columbia. Data last updated October 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Sat 10/246:01 am -

1 stop4h 47m

Wed 10/285:59 pm -

1 stop5h 02m

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$354

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Deal found 10/7

$359

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$339

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$444

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Sat 11/142:07 pm -

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$344

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$339 (Delta)
One-way from	$284 (Delta)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$395

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PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Tue 11/10

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Tue 11/10

5:50 am-2:17 pm

2 stops8h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 11/7

6:01 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/10

5:00 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$339

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 10/24

6:01 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/28

5:59 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$354

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 10/24

6:04 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/29

5:40 am-4:02 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$364

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 10/24

8:03 am-4:57 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/30

7:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$374

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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Portland

Thu 11/5

6:01 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/9

6:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$399

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Thu 11/5

6:01 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/10

6:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$399

PortlandColumbia

PWM Portland - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

PWMCAE

Portland

Sat 1/9

4:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/12

9:45 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$439

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $339). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,149 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,149 reviews

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,149 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia?
For as low as $339, Delta can have you in Columbia from Portland, Maine in 7h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 886 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland, Maine to Columbia round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $315 on this airline. American Airlines is 38% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbia (average of $339). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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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