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).

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When flying from South Padre Island to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from South Padre Island?

Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from South Padre Island. On average, Metropolitan has 0 inbound flights from South Padre Island per day from 2 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from South Padre Island?
Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from South Padre Island. On average, Metropolitan has 0 inbound flights from South Padre Island per day from 2 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.
Can I find deals for flights from South Padre Island to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Padre Island to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Padre Island to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Padre Island to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Padre Island 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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