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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 8:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia takes 2h 14m, covering 666 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia range from $289 to $468, with an average of $352 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $352 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $358 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $2,111. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $344, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $482, a difference of $163.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Columbia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 36m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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