CAE - CHI

$174 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 8/10. 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
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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $474-$276
American Airlines
Thu 8/27Tue 9/1
CAE - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$174
Typical prices: $144-$325
American Airlines
Mon 8/10
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 $269 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $179 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 14m (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, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 6:37 pm
CAE
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ORD
2h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$269American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:22 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 22mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 10:53 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 11mnonstop
$270American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 6:37 pm
CAE
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ORD
2h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 11:08 pm
ORD
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CAE
5h 28m
1 stop
$279American Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20
Delta Logo
6:01 pm - 10:17 pm
CAE
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MDW
5h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:13 am
MDW
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CAE
4h 13m
1 stop
$289Delta
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 11:59 pm
CAE
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ORD
7h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 1:14 pm
ORD
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CAE
4h 04m
1 stop
$289Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 6:33 pm
CAE
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ORD
4h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
$290United Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:26 pm
CAE
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ORD
4h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 9:45 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
$294United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 30
United Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 11:44 pm
CAE
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ORD
5h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 1:43 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 18mnonstop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:04 pm
CAE
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ORD
2h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 9:45 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
$305United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 9:09 pm
CAE
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MDW
4h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 11:49 pm
MDW
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CAE
6h 19m
1 stop
$314Delta
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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.

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 $299 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 Mondays 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 July, where tickets cost $108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $228 and $209 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.

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 $390 on average.

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 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbia to Chicago

 
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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$174
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
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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 $174 for a one-way ticket and $269 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, 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 $298 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 $409 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 $278 or less one-way and $389 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

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

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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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

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

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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 8465 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

4.0 OkayBradley, Apr 2026
RDU - ATL
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The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

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

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

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