How long is the flight from Columbia to Richmond?

United Airlines can get you from Columbia to Richmond in just under 7h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Columbia and Richmond are separated by a distance of 325 mi.

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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAE to RIC?

When flying from Columbia to Richmond, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Richmond
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Sun 12/286:21 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/11:20 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$736

Sun 12/287:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:10 amRIC - CAE

2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$753

Best flights from Columbia to Richmond
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Richmond that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sat 2/149:00 amCAE - RIC

1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/189:15 amRIC - CAE

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$309

Tue 3/36:00 amCAE - RIC

1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines

Fri 3/68:14 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$527

Tue 3/38:45 amCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 36mDelta

Fri 3/62:00 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop6h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$527

Sat 1/242:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/317:54 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$309

Sat 1/102:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/147:54 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$319

Sat 1/102:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/137:54 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$319

Fri 1/308:00 amCAE - RIC

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/318:00 amRIC - CAE

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$453

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Sun 12/286:21 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/11:20 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$736

Sun 12/287:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:10 amRIC - CAE

2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$753

Sat 1/102:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/147:54 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$319

Sun 1/115:35 amCAE - RIC

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Tue 1/135:40 amRIC - CAE

1 stop6h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$579

Sun 1/116:10 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1310:50 amRIC - CAE

2 stops6h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$584

Sun 1/119:10 amCAE - RIC

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1510:51 amRIC - CAE

2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$815

Sun 1/112:37 pmCAE - RIC

2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/136:30 amRIC - CAE

2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,052

Sat 1/242:37 pmCAE - RIC

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/317:54 pmRIC - CAE

1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$309

Fri 1/308:00 amCAE - RIC

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/318:00 amRIC - CAE

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$453

One-way flights from Columbia to Richmond
Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Richmond. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sat 1/310:40 amCAE - RIC

1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$337

Fri 1/308:00 amCAE - RIC

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$389

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$309 (United Airlines)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$327

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

9:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/18

9:15 am-2:04 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$309

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/24

2:37 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

7:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$309

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

2:37 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/14

7:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$319

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

2:37 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/13

7:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$319

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$453

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/6

8:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$527

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/3

8:45 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/6

2:00 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$527

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/5

6:44 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$337

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/3

10:40 am-2:05 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$337

ColumbiaRichmond

CAE - RIC

CAERIC

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$389

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

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

8,019 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Columbia to Richmond?
United Airlines can get you from Columbia to Richmond in just under 7h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Columbia and Richmond are separated by a distance of 325 mi.
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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$228	Average$306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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