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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Richmond (CAE - RIC)

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — RIC
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Richmond

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 4/18:11 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 4/55:04 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 2/276:50 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Sun 3/15:40 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/175:00 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Sun 2/225:40 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/149:00 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 2/157:48 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:00 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 3/27:15 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/169:00 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 2/237:48 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 10/315:25 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 11/36:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 2/137:36 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 2/157:48 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/132:03 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop7h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/151:08 pm
RIC
-
CAE
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/162:03 pm
CAE
-
RIC
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/238:00 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:36 pm
CAE
-
RIC
2 stops14h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 3/17:15 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$528

Find flight deals from Columbia to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Richmond (RIC). 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$272
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Richmond 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Richmond that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/1

8:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/5

5:04 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 35m

$249

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/27

6:50 pm-12:27 am

1 stop5h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/1

5:40 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 48m

$259

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/27

8:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/1

5:04 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 35m

$259

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 2/26

9:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/2

7:15 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$319

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/27

7:36 pm-9:47 am

2 stops14h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/1

7:15 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$528

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/1

9:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/5

8:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$1,082

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/11

Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Richmond

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 Richmond in February.
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-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Richmond 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-Richmond 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 Richmond

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Richmond from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Richmond (average of $42). Flying from Columbia to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to Richmond. 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
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Columbia to Richmond in just under 3h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 23m. Columbia and Richmond are separated by a distance of 325 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia to Richmond. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Richmond (average of $42). Flying from Columbia to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Richmond

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Richmond. 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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