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Among airlines operating Atlanta to Columbia flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Columbia.

Flights from Atlanta to Columbia usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $337 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Connecting flights from Atlanta to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 69% on the Atlanta to Columbia route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $797, a difference of $548. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Columbia flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:08 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Columbia takes 1h 03m, covering 190 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $219 to $1,099. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 37m, compared with 26h 00m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Columbia range from $250 to $459, with an average of $319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.