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$100+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Illinois

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May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Illinois

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Priceline)

One-way from

$100
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$494 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/103:23 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/155:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/245:55 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Sun 5/255:30 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/317:25 amCAE - STL
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/75:37 amSTL - CAE
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/285:55 pmCAE - STL
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Tue 6/109:28 amSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/29$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/216:30 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/248:50 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/53:23 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1112:41 pmORD - CAE
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 7/195:36 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Fri 7/2510:26 amMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/28$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/315:55 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Sat 6/75:15 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/29$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/98:45 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/126:35 pmORD - CAE
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/53:23 pmCAE - STL
3 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/710:10 amSTL - CAE
1 stop26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2810:24 amCAE - PIA
2 stops7h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/410:49 amPIA - CAE
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/32:54 pmCAE - STL
2 stops8h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/71:10 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$325

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Illinois 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/10

3:23 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

5:15 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$189

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

5:55 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

5:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$199

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

7:25 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/7

5:37 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$211

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/28

5:55 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/10

9:28 am-2:15 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$217

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/21

6:30 am-7:53 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

6:29 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$219

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/5

3:23 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

12:41 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$220

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - MDW

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/19

5:36 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/25

10:26 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$229

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

5:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

5:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$233

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/9

8:45 pm-12:11 am

1 stop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

6:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$279

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/5

3:23 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops29h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/7

10:10 am-1:42 pm

1 stop26h 32m

$312

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Illinois to help guide your decision. 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
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight from Columbia to Illinois. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Illinois one-way?

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $126 and $137, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbia to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Columbia to Illinois is Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago Midway or Columbia Metropolitan - Lambert-St Louis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Illinois?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbia to Illinois consider choosing Lufthansa (85%), GoJet (83%) or United Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbia to Illinois is $201. On average you can expect to pay $1,068. The most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $199.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbia to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Illinois. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$207Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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