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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $358-$620
United Airlines
Wed 10/17Wed 10/24
AUS - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$319
Typical prices: $310-$384
United Airlines
Wed 10/10
AUS - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Austin and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 36% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $482 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 5h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Columbia (AUS-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Columbia

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:45 am - 4:57 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:29 am - 4:23 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30
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7:15 am - 2:16 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:12 am - 3:28 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$349United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:34 am - 1:50 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 12:03 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:45 am - 4:57 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:29 am - 4:23 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:18 pm - 8:10 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 10:00 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$387Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:20 am - 11:08 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:06 am - 1:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$387Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:00 am - 1:22 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:25 am - 2:10 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$387American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
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5:00 pm - 11:23 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 11:09 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
7h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$387American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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5:20 am - 10:43 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:00 pm - 6:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$387Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:00 am - 1:16 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 11:09 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-AUS Austin Bergstrom
7h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$387American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Austin to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Austin to Columbia start at $349. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $358 to $620. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on United Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Columbia, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 37% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Columbia?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Columbia at $294 round-trip.
•December ($677) and June ($632) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 130% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Austin to Columbia flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$319
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Austin to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin 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 Austin to Columbia flight questions, answered

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

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Austin to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Austin to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 1,001 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Austin 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Austin to Columbia range from $358 to $620, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Austin 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 $349 to $2,081. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Austin to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $365, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    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

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

    Flights from Austin to Columbia usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Austin to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $378 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $632: a $254 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 15m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 33m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Austin and Columbia?

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

Your guide to booking Austin 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 Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $378 - about $254 less than Tuesday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Austin to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $294 round-trip in that month - typically $383 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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