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$261+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Philadelphia (CAE - PHL)

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — PHL
Aug 13 — Aug 201
Thu 8/13
Thu 8/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia are usually found in March or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/2212:44 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 8/263:35 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 9/512:44 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 9/610:15 am
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/11$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/510:15 am
CAE
-
PHL
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1212:50 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/510:22 am
CAE
-
PHL
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1210:30 am
PHL
-
CAE
1 stop3h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/117:15 am
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1212:50 pm
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/123:38 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 9/127:43 pm
PHL
-
CAE
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 10/73:44 pm
CAE
-
PHL
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Mon 10/1212:05 pm
PHL
-
CAE
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Tue 8/411:55 am
CAE
-
PHL
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Tue 8/116:15 am
PHL
-
CAE
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Mon 8/106:36 pm
CAE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1610:03 am
PHL
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$437

Find flight deals from Columbia to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 July 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$261
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$400 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Philadelphia 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 July 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/13

6:50 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/18

3:58 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$429

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/7

5:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 20m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

6:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

$429

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/13

7:47 pm-1:19 am

1 stop5h 32m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

5:15 am-9:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

$457

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/10

7:47 pm-1:19 am

1 stop5h 32m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

5:15 am-9:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

$489

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/30

3:51 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/4

5:15 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 54m

$493
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/22

6:40 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 17m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/26

5:15 am-9:22 am

1 stop4h 07m

$493

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/31

7:39 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 20m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/3

12:10 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$521

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/18

10:22 am-2:21 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/2

7:40 pm-9:43 am

2 stops14h 03m

$546

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/7

7:46 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops22h 08m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

10:40 am-9:47 am

1 stop23h 07m

$652
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/16

5:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 21m

$271

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Philadelphia

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Columbia to Philadelphia is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Philadelphia (average of $389). Flying from Columbia to Philadelphia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 14, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbia to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated July 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Columbia to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,810 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,810 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,810 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Columbia to Philadelphia?

    Booking a flight from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Columbia to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Metropolitan to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Metropolitan to Philadelphia.

  • How popular is this Columbia to Philadelphia flight route?

    This flight path from Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Philadelphia?

    Delta can get you from Columbia to Philadelphia in just under 6h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Columbia and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 523 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $358. Users have found that American Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Columbia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (88%), American Airlines (87%), Piedmont Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $280. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Philadelphia) can be booked for $401 on average, our data indicates $471 when flying from Columbia to Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Philadelphia (average of $389). Flying from Columbia to Philadelphia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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 airline flying from Columbia to Philadelphia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbia to Philadelphia. 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 July 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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