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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbia (ORD-CAE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
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6:30 am - 6:16 pmORD-CAE
10h 46m1 stop
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11:31 am - 5:39 pmCAE-ORD
7h 08m1 stop
$192Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
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6:05 am - 3:40 pmORD-CAE
8h 35m1 stop
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5:53 pm - 9:23 amCAE-ORD
16h 30m1 stop
Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:23 amORD-CAE
2h 13mnonstop
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7:36 pm - 9:05 pmCAE-ORD
2h 29mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:15 pmORD-CAE
4h 25m1 stop
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11:04 am - 12:28 pmCAE-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
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6:30 am - 4:11 pmORD-CAE
8h 41m1 stop
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7:17 pm - 7:50 pmCAE-ORD
25h 33m2 stops
Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:36 amORD-CAE
16h 19m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 5:39 pmCAE-ORD
7h 08m1 stop
$225Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:38 pmORD-CAE
5h 38m1 stop
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6:07 am - 11:06 amCAE-ORD
5h 59m1 stop
$229American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 4:56 pmORD-CAE
10h 51m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 7:07 pmCAE-ORD
8h 28m1 stop
$235Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CAE
7h 27m1 stop
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4:06 pm - 9:11 pmCAE-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
$239American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
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5:20 am - 10:16 amORD-CAE
3h 56m1 stop
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6:10 am - 1:14 pmCAE-ORD
8h 04m1 stop
$274Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United First offers ample legroom with up to seven inches more than economy, great for comfort.


Priority Boarding upgrades to Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel with late boarding; compare total costs with Main Cabin.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for weekday business travelers.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Columbia flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbia back to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia is October, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $477 and $444 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $283 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia was $93 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Columbia?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

    Chicago O'Hare Airport airport is called Chicago O'Hare Intl and the only airport in Columbia is Columbia Metropolitan.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Columbia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $288 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 $377 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Columbia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and CAE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $423 or less one-way and $283 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Metropolitan.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +2 more

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Direct returns

Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Columbia

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl 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 7980 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

2.0 MediocreGim, Jul 2025BGM - DTW
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

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