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$166+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Illinois

CAE — ORD
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Illinois

Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop2h 48m
Fri 11/278:46 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 11/1$336
Thu 12/36:00 am -
Nonstop2h 33m
Sun 12/68:44 pm -
Nonstop2h 12m
Deal found 10/30$339
Wed 11/255:53 am -
Nonstop2h 37m
Tue 12/18:46 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 11/3$341
Sat 11/215:11 pm -
Nonstop2h 48m
Thu 11/261:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 11/3$354
Sat 11/2112:31 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Sun 11/226:41 am -
1 stop4h 36m
Deal found 11/1$355
Tue 11/246:05 pm -
1 stop5h 49m
Mon 11/3011:27 am -
1 stop4h 43m
Deal found 11/3$359
Thu 12/35:35 am -
1 stop5h 50m
Tue 12/810:36 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 11/3$359
Wed 11/1811:58 am -
1 stop5h 11m
Sun 11/225:37 pm -
1 stop5h 18m
Deal found 11/3$369
Thu 11/197:55 pm -
1 stop3h 59m
Thu 11/2611:27 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/1$379
Sat 11/216:04 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop4h 08m
Deal found 10/30$399
Mon 11/236:05 pm -
2 stops15h 45m
Mon 11/306:00 am -
1 stop4h 08m
Deal found 11/1$402
Wed 11/1812:22 pm -
2 stops11h 51m
Sun 11/226:25 am -
2 stops11h 43m
Deal found 11/3$406

Find flight deals from Columbia to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Illinois
One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Illinois.

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ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/21

5:11 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/27

6:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - MDW Chicago Midway

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/5

5:40 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/1

5:35 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/9

12:22 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/1

5:45 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

5:55 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$339

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/14

10:05 am-11:42 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/17

10:35 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$339

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - MDW Chicago Midway

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/12

10:49 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/16

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$359

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/4

6:02 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/7

3:59 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$359

ColumbiaChicago

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/29

9:45 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/31

8:40 am-2:24 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$359

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Illinois (average of $305). Flying from Columbia to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbia to Illinois in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois

The most flights from CAE to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbia to Illinois flights typically cost between $349 and $468 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on American Airlines (Feb 13-Feb 14).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia to Illinois, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbia to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Illinois?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Columbia to Illinois in just under 2h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 20m. The distance from Columbia to Illinois is about 666 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

  • 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 Envoy Air (93%), American Airlines (92%) or Qatar Airways (91%) 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 $278. On average you can expect to pay $835. The most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $339.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Illinois (average of $305). Flying from Columbia to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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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Alternative routes for Columbia to Illinois

Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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