Which airports can I use when flying from Chattanooga to Columbia?

Flights from Chattanooga to Columbia usually depart from Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Chattanooga to Columbia pass through?

Connecting flights from Chattanooga to Columbia most commonly pass through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Chattanooga to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $787, a difference of $381. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Chattanooga to Columbia?

A nonstop flight from Chattanooga to Columbia takes 00m, covering 244 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 $497 to $1,282. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 15m, compared with 3h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from Chattanooga to Columbia range from $406 to $594, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $406 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Chattanooga to Columbia typically range from $406 to $594. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $497, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chattanooga to Columbia?

American Airlines ($497) and Delta ($688) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chattanooga to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Chattanooga to Columbia?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Chattanooga to Columbia route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chattanooga to Columbia?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $475. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chattanooga to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Chattanooga to Columbia layovers at 2h 08m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

6:05 am - 9:47 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:12 pm - 11:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$497American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

4:05 pm - 8:10 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:47 pm - 7:56 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$688Delta

Sat, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 26

10:47 am - 9:03 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:26 pm - 5:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

26h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$837United Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 26

5:38 pm - 2:24 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

20h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:33 pm - 5:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

23h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$842United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

6:50 am - 9:02 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

14h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:37 pm - 8:53 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

27h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$907United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

5:52 pm - 2:17 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

20h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:37 pm - 8:53 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

27h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$912United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

1:52 pm - 2:17 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

24h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:54 pm - 8:53 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

24h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$917United Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 26

6:30 am - 7:24 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

12h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:15 am - 6:44 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

12h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$940United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

6:50 am - 11:41 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

28h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

9:37 pm - 8:53 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

23h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,049United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

6:50 am - 9:59 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

27h 09m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:37 pm - 8:53 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

23h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,074United Airlines

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Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

7:19 am - 1:15 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:33 am - 4:10 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$539Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

10:51 am - 2:51 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 10:30 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$617American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Oct 31

7:19 am - 10:43 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 10:21 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

17h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$703Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

5:21 pm - 8:10 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

2h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 10:47 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$884Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

2:50 pm - 8:10 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 9:21 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$894Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

7:05 am - 11:47 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

16h 42m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 10:47 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,205Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

7:05 am - 11:47 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

16h 42m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 9:21 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,215Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Oct 31

7:19 am - 10:43 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 10:47 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,588Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to Columbia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chattanooga to Columbia departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chattanooga to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chattanooga to Columbia.
How long is a flight from Chattanooga to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from Chattanooga to Columbia takes 00m, covering 244 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Chattanooga to Columbia range from $406 to $594, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $406 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Chattanooga 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 $497 to $1,282. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Chattanooga to Columbia?
Flights from Chattanooga to Columbia usually depart from Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chattanooga to Columbia pass through?
Connecting flights from Chattanooga to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chattanooga to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Chattanooga to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $787, a difference of $381.

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 Chattanooga to Columbia?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 15m, compared with 3h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $406, about $381 less than Monday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chattanooga to Columbia trip for August. Fares historically average $356 round-trip in that month - typically $431 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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