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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Columbia from $89

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Columbia departing on 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbia (CHI-CAE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:45 pm - 8:49 pmMDW-CAE
4h 04m1 stop
6:43 pm - 10:01 pmCAE-MDW
4h 18m1 stop
$208Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
6:00 pm - 9:10 pmORD-CAE
2h 10mnonstop
5:32 pm - 6:55 pmCAE-ORD
2h 23mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
10:12 am - 4:34 pmORD-CAE
5h 22m1 stop
9:55 am - 11:14 amCAE-ORD
2h 19mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Sun, May 26
5:04 pm - 8:02 pmORD-CAE
1h 58mnonstop
8:02 am - 12:15 pmCAE-ORD
5h 13m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
6:15 am - 12:18 pmORD-CAE
5h 03m1 stop
8:02 am - 12:15 pmCAE-ORD
5h 13m1 stop
$226American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
5:40 am - 10:13 amORD-CAE
3h 33m1 stop
2:51 pm - 6:44 pmCAE-ORD
4h 53m1 stop
$228Delta
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 12:38 pmMDW-CAE
5h 38m1 stop
2:51 pm - 5:59 pmCAE-MDW
4h 08m1 stop
$228Delta
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
8:20 am - 3:32 pmORD-CAE
6h 12m1 stop
6:30 am - 7:45 amCAE-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
$232American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 31
1:45 pm - 4:51 pmORD-CAE
2h 06mnonstop
6:30 am - 7:55 amCAE-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
6:00 pm - 9:10 pmORD-CAE
2h 10mnonstop
6:30 am - 7:55 amCAE-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10

Flights from Chicago to Columbia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Columbia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Columbia flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Columbia.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Columbia cost $111 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Columbia. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $208.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Columbia?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Columbia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbia on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Columbia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Columbia is September, where tickets cost $204 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $412 and $373 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Columbia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Columbia from Chicago were found on American Airlines ($89) and United Airlines ($140), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($208) and United Airlines ($209).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Columbia?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Columbia.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Columbia. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $168. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Columbia per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Columbia, with an average flight time of 2h 07m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Columbia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Columbia take?

Nonstop flights from Chicago generally make it to Columbia in 1h 58m. The flying distance between the two cities is 652 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Columbia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 11:25 am and will be landing in Columbia at 2:29 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Columbia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Columbia jets off at 6:20 pm and lands at 9:35 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia

When to book flights from Chicago to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Columbia

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Columbia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Columbia was $89 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Columbia?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Columbia?

    On your way to Columbia, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Columbia Metropolitan.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Columbia?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Columbia flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Columbia?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Columbia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Columbia, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Columbia?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbia on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Columbia, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Columbia are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $301 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Columbia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Columbia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbia with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbia from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Columbia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $151 or less one-way and $258 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Columbia?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Metropolitan, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, +2 more

American Airlines, Emirates, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Columbia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.5food
Airline reviews

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Columbia found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/26Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 00mORD-CAE
$89
9/11Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 12mORD-CAE
$113
5/25Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 00mORD-CAE
$120
5/25Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 25mORD-CAE
$129
9/11Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 04mORD-CAE
$140
5/19Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 00mORD-CAE
$160
5/19Sun
1 stopDelta
3h 33mORD-CAE
$164
5/19Sun
1 stopDelta
5h 38mMDW-CAE
$164
5/19Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 04mORD-CAE
$190
5/25Sat
3 stopsLufthansa
26h 56mORD-CAE
$2,924

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Columbia

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Columbia that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 15mORD-CAE
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 26mCAE-ORD
$449
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 15mORD-CAE
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 05mCAE-ORD
$457
4/25Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 15mORD-CAE
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 46mCAE-ORD
$458
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 12mMDW-CAE
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 54mCAE-MDW
$468
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 03mORD-CAE
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 26mCAE-ORD
$519
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 04mORD-CAE
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 25mCAE-ORD
$670
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 09mORD-CAE
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 06mCAE-ORD
$676
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 34mMDW-CAE
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 55mCAE-MDW
$1,013
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 23mMDW-CAE
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 55mCAE-MDW
$1,062
4/25Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 16mORD-CAE
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 05mCAE-ORD
$1,126

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Flights to Columbia

Destination:

Columbia (CAE)United States

Return flight deals:

Columbia - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$718
$1,058
$615
$208