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$218+ 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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:22 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:59 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/265:00 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:07 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:07 amRIC - CAE
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/284:06 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/266:30 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3010:40 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/253:00 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:37 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:24 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/302:37 pmCAE - RIC
2 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$607

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$768
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/13

5:40 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/15

6:40 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 00m

$269

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

5:40 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

5:35 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$269

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

3:35 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

6:08 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 07m

$274

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/25

7:22 am-11:17 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/29

7:59 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 27m

$279

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

5:40 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

5:35 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 06m

$294

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/26

5:00 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

5:07 am-8:16 am

1 stop3h 09m

$299

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

9:35 am-2:14 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/9

7:30 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop22h 44m

$393

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/25

9:07 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/28

4:06 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop3h 07m

$452

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

7:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$475

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

3:35 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

1:51 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$483

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbia (average of $49). Flying from Richmond to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 RIC to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Richmond to Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 12, 2025.
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
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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 and American Airlines can get you from Richmond to Columbia in just under 3h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 23m. There are 325 mi between Richmond and Columbia. 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 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 $233 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 34% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbia (average of $49). Flying from Richmond to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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