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$279+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Minneapolis (CAE - MSP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — MSP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Minneapolis

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/195:00 am
CAE
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MSP
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:05 pm
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/149:04 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:05 pm
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/1012:09 pm
CAE
-
MSP
2 stops10h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 3/245:35 pm
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 9/175:20 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 9/216:03 pm
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/127:01 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 2/165:05 pm
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:00 am
CAE
-
MSP
2 stops9h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 2/217:00 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/56:59 pm
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop6h 41m
Delta
Wed 2/115:10 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/511:59 am
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 2/117:00 am
MSP
-
CAE
2 stops9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 8/155:25 pm
CAE
-
MSP
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 8/198:15 am
MSP
-
CAE
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/32:49 pm
CAE
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MSP
2 stops8h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 2/101:05 pm
MSP
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CAE
2 stops9h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$365

Find flight deals from Columbia to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$388
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Minneapolis 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Minneapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/21

7:22 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/23

5:35 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$279

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/12

7:01 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/16

5:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$322

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/19

9:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$326

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/21

2:39 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops7h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$354

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/13

6:31 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

5:35 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$372

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/19

5:18 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/27

6:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$379

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/22

6:50 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/29

5:15 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

$389

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/1

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

12:26 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$423

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/23

11:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/28

5:15 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$429

ColumbiaMinneapolis

CAE - MSP

CAEMSP

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/6

5:07 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$308

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Deals found on 1/28

Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Minneapolis

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Minneapolis

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Minneapolis (average of $79). Flying from Columbia to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Minneapolis. 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 Columbia to Minneapolis?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia to Minneapolis in about 6h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 53m. The distance between Columbia and Minneapolis is about 991 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $258, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Minneapolis and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $273 and $273, respectively. You may be able to fly from Columbia to Minneapolis for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Minneapolis (average of $79). Flying from Columbia to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 Minneapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Minneapolis. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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