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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.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Austin and Columbia.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Austin to Columbia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $399 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $843, a difference of $444. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $338 to $1,781. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $272, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 6h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 50m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Round-trip flights from Austin to Columbia range from $415 to $609, with an average of $556 over the past 12 months. Anything below $415 counts as a good deal.

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