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$88+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Philadelphia (CAE - PHL)

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CAE — PHL
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia are usually found in September or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$88
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
From Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia.
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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 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/292:59 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop8h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/56:13 amPHL - CAE
1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/312:59 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/36:00 amPHL - CAE
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$212

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Philadelphia

Route

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Return

Price

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/29

2:59 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/5

6:13 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$178

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/31

2:59 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$212

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/24

2:59 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$88

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/14

9:32 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$122

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/14

6:27 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$255

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/22

5:24 pm-10:24 am

1 stop17h 00m

$362

ColumbiaPhiladelphia

CAE - PHL

CAEPHL

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/23

5:35 am-10:57 am

1 stop5h 22m

$395

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Deals found on 6/30

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbia to Philadelphia is 43 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Columbia to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

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 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Columbia to Philadelphia flight route?

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $178. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbia to Philadelphia are Spirit Airlines ($88), American Airlines ($255), and Delta ($395).

  • 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: American Airlines (81%), Piedmont Airlines (81%), Qatar Airways( 54%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $187. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Philadelphia) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $418 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Columbia to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Philadelphia

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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