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$133+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Richmond (CAE - RIC)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — RIC
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
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 December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2910:40 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$279

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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$327
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Metropolitan-Richmond Byrd Intl flight deals.
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Richmond Byrd Intl
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($40 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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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Richmond that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/15

12:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

8:20 am-5:38 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$153

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/15

5:34 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/18

7:06 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$249

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/9

5:35 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/11

5:40 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 48m

$254

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/4

10:10 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/13

2:11 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$273

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/2

7:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/4

5:00 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

$279

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/22

9:10 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

7:19 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$309

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/12

6:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/13

5:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop3h 45m

$319

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/9

9:10 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/11

7:54 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$500

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/18

6:28 pm-8:23 am

2 stops37h 55m

$133

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/29

3:00 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$337

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Deals found on 12/22

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Richmond in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Richmond in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 23, 2025.
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
8,014 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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 and Delta can get you from Columbia to Richmond in just under 4h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 52m. 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 26% 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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