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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Typical prices: $284-$459
American Airlines
Thu 12/10Mon 12/14
CAE - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $269-$289
United Airlines
Thu 8/13Sun 8/16
CAE - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $258 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Chicago (CAE-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 11:46 pm
ORD
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CAE
4h 56m
1 stop
$289American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:59 am
CAE
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ORD
4h 59m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 4:24 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$289American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:55 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
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6:30 am - 2:21 pm
ORD
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CAE
6h 51m
1 stop
$289United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:22 am - 2:27 pm
CAE
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ORD
5h 05m
1 stop
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6:29 am - 9:43 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$289United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 4:37 pm
CAE
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ORD
7h 19m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:10 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
$289United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 11:36 pm
CAE
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ORD
5h 49m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 4:19 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 09mnonstop
$289American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 9:08 am
CAE
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ORD
4h 48m
1 stop
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8:48 pm - 12:03 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 15mnonstop
$289American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:08 pm - 10:36 pm
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MDW
5h 28m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 11:09 am
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CAE
4h 04m
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$299Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:08 pm - 10:36 pm
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MDW
5h 28m
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6:05 am - 1:14 pm
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6h 09m
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$299Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
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6:08 pm - 10:36 pm
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5h 28m
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6:05 am - 11:09 am
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4h 04m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbia to Chicago flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia to Chicago departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Columbia usually cost between $289 and $562 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $289 on American Airlines (Aug 21-Aug 24).

What is the cheapest Columbia to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Columbia to Chicago costs $269 on the route between Columbia (CAE) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Columbia to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbia, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago, 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 Columbia to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $538 and $463 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbia to Chicago?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $350, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago, 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 Columbia to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbia to Chicago

 
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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$179
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbia to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Chicago 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 flights from Columbia to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbia to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Chicago was $179 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbia to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Columbia to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Columbia 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 Columbia to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Columbia with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Columbia 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 Columbia to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $303 or less one-way and $327 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbia to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago. 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 Columbia to Chicago? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10046 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
PHX - ORD
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Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

Take this flight regularly. Every single week same thing. Departure delayed. Make up some time in the air. Land at ORD and then wait for gate in "L" concourse Terminal 3 for 30-40 min-which yields a very delayed final arrival. Plus I get to taxi around and see every runway and drive over the bridge (IFKYK) over the expressway 2-4 times in most cases. Change the sched of incoming plane/work with FAA to improve traffic flow at ORD/change the timing of these flights. Whatever it takes. But do better.

- flight was delayed several hours due to weather (understandable) - flight delayed further and we were told by attendants "we are not sure where the pilots are but they are on their way" as we have to find different pilots for the flight - announcements over the PA were somewhat unprofessional by the attendants, seems they need more training and were not reading off the script. They showed their young age and immaturity in their communications with the passengers. They were not clear and lacked professional communication language. - going from a hub to hub we were also parked at the tarmac at ohare for an additional hour and kept being told "few more minutes". Please just let the passengers know the real wait time instead of hiding the truth. We understand there is traffic and weather delays, but we just want transparency. There are several logistics of our lives that revolve around what the attendants and pilots are sharing with us but they are not being transparant.

Boarding and Delays The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. Flight Attendant Professionalism On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. In-Flight Service The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. Limited Flight Options Please note that American Airlines only operates one flight per day in and out of Copenhagen. This means there are limited options available if your flight is delayed or canceled, which is something to take into consideration when booking.

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

Nothing, I wont be flying American Airlines again and will not be recommending anyone to fly American Airlines. It was the worst experience flying I've ever had.

My luggage was not sent with us. Not sure if this is Envoy Air responsibility but that was a very BAD experience

The planes can use an actual cleaning. The armrest and seats do not appear to be cleaned on this one and most other planes.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

Long flight delay from gate and in airplane due to maintenance issues then pilot switch. Why board us on the plane if they know we would need to switch pilots? We could easily have stayed another 90 min in the terminal despite already being there 3 hours.

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