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$265+ Cheap flights from Portland to Columbia (PDX - 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CAE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 (PDX) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$265
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$397
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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/219:52 pmPDX - CAE
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/11:16 pmCAE - PDX
1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/309:56 pmPDX - CAE
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/73:34 pmCAE - PDX
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/205:30 amPDX - CAE
2 stops10h 29mDelta
Mon 11/2412:56 pmCAE - PDX
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/16$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/307:55 pmPDX - CAE
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Tue 10/75:45 amCAE - PDX
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/15$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/213:50 pmPDX - CAE
3 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:29 pmCAE - PDX
2 stops11h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 11/2010:52 amPDX - CAE
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2410:34 amCAE - PDX
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/1210:15 pmPDX - CAE
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/163:09 pmCAE - PDX
1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$430

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbia that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Tue 10/21

9:52 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/1

2:35 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$314

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Sat 3/7

9:45 pm-8:28 am

1 stop7h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/11

11:55 am-7:18 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$368

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Thu 11/20

5:30 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/24

12:56 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$378

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Tue 9/30

7:55 pm-10:17 am

2 stops11h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/7

5:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$380

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Wed 11/5

12:40 am-2:18 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$265

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Thu 11/6

9:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$265

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Thu 11/6

12:00 pm-12:07 am

1 stop9h 07m

$290

PortlandColumbia

PDX - CAE

PDXCAE

Portland

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-1:47 pm

3 stops28h 47m

$541

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Deals found on 9/16

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbia

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Columbia?

    Departing from Portland to Columbia will take you 7h 43m. The distance between Portland and Columbia is about 2313 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Columbia round-trip?

    Delta, at $308, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $265 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $265 and American Airlines from $290 one-way.

  • 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 to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Portland 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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