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$142+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Columbia (RIC - 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Thg. 4 9 — Thg. 4 161
Th. 5 4/9
Th. 5 4/16
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 Tháng Ba 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Th. 6 5/227:50 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 52m
Delta
CN 5/246:35 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Th. 7 3/214:38 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop4h 03m
Delta
Th. 4 3/259:58 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop4h 21m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Th. 5 3/125:04 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
CN 3/155:00 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Th. 6 3/137:59 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Th. 2 3/167:39 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Th. 4 8/268:00 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Th. 7 8/2910:18 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Th. 3 6/306:00 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Th. 7 7/42:29 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Th. 6 3/207:59 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Th. 3 3/242:52 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Th. 6 3/277:59 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop23h 02m
United Airlines
Th. 2 3/307:38 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Th. 4 3/257:59 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
CN 3/297:38 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Th. 2 3/237:59 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Th. 6 3/277:39 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop13h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Th. 5 4/167:59 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Th. 6 4/172:38 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop18h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
CN 4/196:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Th. 2 4/207:38 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$495

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 Tháng Ba 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$578
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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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 Tháng Ba 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 4 8/26

10:37 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 7 8/29

10:18 am-2:05 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$329

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 3 6/30

6:00 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 7 7/4

2:29 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$392

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 6 3/20

7:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 3 3/24

2:52 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$419

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 6 3/27

7:59 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop23h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 2 3/30

7:38 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$448

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 5 4/16

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 6 4/17

2:38 pm-9:30 am

1 stop18h 52m

$493

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 3 4/28

7:56 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 6 5/1

4:30 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$495
Quickest round-trip

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

CN 4/19

6:30 am-10:14 am

1 stop3h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 2 4/20

7:38 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$495

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 3 3/24

7:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Th. 7 3/28

7:39 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$516
Cheapest one-way

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 6 3/20

8:40 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$142

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Th. 2 3/16

8:40 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$154

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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 March.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $116). 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 Tháng Ba 10, 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
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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?

    United Airlines can get you from Richmond to Columbia in just under 6h 33m. 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 29% 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 $116). 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 Tháng Ba 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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