CAE - CHI

$84 Find Cheap Flights from Columbia to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbia to Chicago departing on 2/23. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbia to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbia to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$168
Overall average: $464
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2Thu 3/5
CAE - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$209
Typical prices: $318-$506
United Airlines
Tue 4/21Tue 4/28
CAE - ORD • Non-stop
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Consider Basic Economy on American for budget travel.
Opt for Economy Plus on United for extra legroom.
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Cheapest • from $209 (round-trip)
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3 weeks
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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

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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7:04 pm - 7:11 pm
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ORD
25h 07m
1 stop
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8:16 pm - 6:27 pm
ORD
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CAE
21h 11m
1 stop
$168Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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7:04 pm - 4:52 pm
CAE
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ORD
22h 48m
2 stops
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3:21 pm - 6:27 pm
ORD
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CAE
26h 06m
1 stop
$189Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:04 pm - 11:22 am
CAE
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ORD
17h 18m
1 stop
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8:16 pm - 6:14 pm
ORD
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CAE
20h 58m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:05 pm - 11:22 am
CAE
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ORD
17h 17m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 6:15 pm
ORD
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CAE
10h 15m
1 stop
$205Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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3:25 pm - 4:55 pm
CAE
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:06 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 06mnonstop
$209United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:36 pm - 11:43 pm
CAE
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ORD
5h 07m
1 stop
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11:05 am - 2:18 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 13mnonstop
$219United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 26
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5:35 am - 10:21 am
CAE
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MDW
5h 46m
1 stop
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10:49 am - 4:21 pm
MDW
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CAE
4h 32m
1 stop
$229Delta
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
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6:59 pm - 10:22 pm
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MDW
4h 23m
1 stop
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6:40 pm - 11:47 pm
MDW
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CAE
4h 07m
1 stop
$249Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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6:50 pm - 10:31 pm
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MDW
4h 41m
1 stop
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10:49 am - 6:05 pm
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CAE
6h 16m
1 stop
$254Delta
Fri, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 19
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6:50 pm - 10:31 pm
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MDW
4h 41m
1 stop
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12:45 pm - 6:05 pm
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CAE
4h 20m
1 stop
$274Delta
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.

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 $258 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 Wednesday 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 $284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $447 and $416 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 $304, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbia to Chicago

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Columbia to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbia to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Chicago was $84 for a one-way ticket and $168 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $292 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $420 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $361 or less one-way and $334 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Direct returns

Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8123 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

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

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

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