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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $426-$650
American Airlines
Wed 11/7Sun 11/11
ATL - COU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$161
Typical prices: $294-$493
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/23
ATL - COU • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 34% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $503 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 5h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Columbia (ATL-COU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Columbia

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:47 pm - 10:42 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
5h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:15 am - 11:59 amCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$308American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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2:31 pm - 9:23 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
7h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:00 pm - 11:15 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$314United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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2:31 pm - 9:23 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
7h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 7:38 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
10h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$319United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 10:08 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
4h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:44 am - 11:28 amCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:36 pm - 10:08 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
4h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 11:28 amCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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2:45 pm - 8:55 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:14 pm - 11:52 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
5h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$338American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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2:11 pm - 6:02 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:44 am - 11:28 amCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$358American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:11 pm - 10:55 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 2:50 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
7h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$364United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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5:40 am - 2:38 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
9h 58m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 2:50 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
7h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$369United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
7:11 pm - 10:55 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-COU Columbia Regional
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 12:21 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$373United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Atlanta to Columbia flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Columbia?

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Columbia start at $308. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $426 to $650. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Columbia?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Columbia, it is 44% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 40% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Atlanta to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$161
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Atlanta to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Atlanta to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Atlanta to Columbia?

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Atlanta to Columbia?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Atlanta to Columbia.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Atlanta to Columbia pass through?

    One-stop flights from Atlanta to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Atlanta to Columbia?

    On the Atlanta to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 60%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $333 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $826: a $493 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Atlanta to Columbia?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Atlanta to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 38m and 6h 09m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Atlanta to Columbia?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Atlanta to Columbia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $1,024. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Atlanta to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Atlanta to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $273, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Atlanta to Columbia?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 38m, compared with 5h 57m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 09m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Atlanta and Columbia?

    Columbia is 1 hour behind Atlanta (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Atlanta to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Columbia range from $426 to $650, with an average of $588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $426 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Atlanta to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $333 - about $493 less than Wednesday (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Atlanta to Columbia trip for July. Fares historically average $388 round-trip in that month - typically $730 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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