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

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 4:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 4:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

A nonstop flight from Austin to Columbia takes 1h 50m, covering 671 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.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Columbia range from $428 to $604, with an average of $536 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $384 to $886. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Austin to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $311, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Austin to Columbia usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Austin to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $508 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $843, a difference of $335.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Austin and Columbia.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 6h 29m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 50m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Among airlines operating Austin to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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