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$48+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale (CAE - FLL)

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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — FLL
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in June or July, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:59 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/212:20 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/19$76
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Thu 11/1312:26 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/19$79
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/231:07 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/19$82
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/1612:26 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/20$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sun 11/163:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/231:07 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/20$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Thu 11/133:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Thu 11/201:07 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/21$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/133:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/1612:26 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/20$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/203:45 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 50mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/231:07 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/20$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/63:05 pmCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/912:26 pmFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/20$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 12/239:08 amCAE - FLL
Nonstop1h 50mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/36:30 amFLL - CAE
Nonstop1h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/21$105

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$122

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$54 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 51% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale 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 October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Fort Lauderdale

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/16

3:05 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/23

1:07 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$87

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/11

10:18 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$87

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/8

6:28 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 1/18

3:50 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$91

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

8:38 am-10:28 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 12/27

6:30 am-8:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$124

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/9

7:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$131

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/16

4:30 pm-9:14 am

2 stops40h 44m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/23

1:07 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$180

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/3

9:06 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 1/9

7:14 pm-11:30 am

2 stops40h 16m

$185

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/13

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/16

12:26 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$186

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/12

8:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$190

ColumbiaFort Lauderdale

CAE - FLL

CAEFLL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/25

9:44 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$48

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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 Columbia to Fort Lauderdale in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbia-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Fort Lauderdale 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 Columbia-Fort Lauderdale 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 Columbia to Fort Lauderdale

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale (average of $33). Flying from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale in April is currently the most expensive (average of $67). 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 CAE to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated October 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,979 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,027 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
694 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Columbia to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

    Flights from Columbia Metropolitan to Fort Lauderdale have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?

    A quick flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale can take about 1h 51m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $87. There are 547 mi between Columbia and Fort Lauderdale. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($67), Spirit Airlines ($70), and Delta ($174) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. Allegiant Air is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $38. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $76 on average, our data indicates $78 when flying from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale 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 Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale (average of $33). Flying from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale in April is currently the most expensive (average of $67). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$67Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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