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$301+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — RIC
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
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 May 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/18:15 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 45m
Delta
Sat 7/412:00 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/227:45 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 5/246:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/227:45 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 5/266:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:45 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/15:00 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 7/47:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
2 stops8h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/277:45 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 7/46:30 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/75:38 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 25m
Delta
Wed 5/1312:45 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/75:38 am
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 25m
Delta
Tue 5/125:30 pm
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/217:45 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 5/2510:40 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop3h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$409

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$456
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Richmond that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/1

8:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/4

12:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$301

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/19

6:01 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/21

5:45 am-9:25 am

1 stop3h 40m

$311

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

7:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/27

10:40 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$319
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/22

7:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/26

6:30 am-9:56 am

1 stop3h 26m

$337

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/1

5:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop3h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/4

7:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$366

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/21

7:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/25

10:40 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$409

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/22

7:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/24

2:28 pm-9:56 am

2 stops19h 28m

$553
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/17

2:37 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$369
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/19

10:31 am-2:01 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$508

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Deals found on 5/7

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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 May.
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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Richmond (average of $269). Flying from Columbia to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $627). 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.

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

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 May 10, 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
8,454 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Columbia to Richmond in just under 3h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12m. 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 35% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Richmond (average of $269). Flying from Columbia to Richmond in April is currently the most expensive (average of $627). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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