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$249+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Columbia (RIC - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/207:20 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Sat 2/215:35 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/75:40 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Sat 5/910:10 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/259:15 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 3/27:36 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/297:19 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 1/317:30 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/297:04 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 1/311:51 pm
CAE
-
RIC
2 stops6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 1/308:00 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 2/22:37 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 6/306:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 7/410:20 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 1/309:35 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 2/12:37 pm
CAE
-
RIC
2 stops19h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 2/97:19 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Fri 2/137:36 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/202:35 pm
RIC
-
CAE
2 stops9h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 2/219:00 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$654
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/35:40 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Tue 2/33:09 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$673

Find flight deals from Richmond to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$338
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Richmond

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

7:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/21

5:35 am-9:11 am

1 stop3h 36m

$249

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/7

5:40 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/9

10:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$299

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/25

7:15 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

7:36 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$309

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/30

6:30 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/4

10:20 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$434

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/9

7:19 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/13

7:36 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$579

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

2:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$654

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/13

7:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$290

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/13

8:15 pm-2:58 pm

3 stops42h 43m

$393

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/25

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Columbia

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Richmond to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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

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 January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Richmond 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
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 Richmond to Columbia?

    Delta can get you from Richmond to Columbia in just under 4h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 325 mi between Richmond and Columbia.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $238 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Richmond to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 Richmond to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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