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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $406-$591
American Airlines
Tue 12/11Fri 12/14
CAE - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$353
Typical prices: $352-$447
American Airlines
Thu 2/1
CAE - LAX • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Columbia and Los Angeles. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 9% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $272 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 7h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Los Angeles (CAE-LAX)

 

Cheap flights from Columbia to Los Angeles with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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8:56 am - 3:38 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
9h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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9:30 pm - 9:46 amLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$399American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:10 pm - 11:54 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:37 pm - 10:37 amLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$399American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13
Delta Logo
5:11 pm - 8:35 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
6h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
9:50 pm - 9:21 amLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:40 am - 10:11 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:00 am - 8:17 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 8:45 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
8h 53m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 9:59 amLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$399United Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 8:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
9h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:30 am - 5:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$399American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 7:33 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
8h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:59 pm - 11:08 amLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 19
United Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 1:15 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
8h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 12:45 amLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$478United Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Jan 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 12:26 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
9h 42m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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10:50 am - 9:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
31h 48m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,100Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 1
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5:44 am - 12:26 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles
9h 42m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
31h 48m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,198Alaska Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbia to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Los Angeles typically range from $406 to $591. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Los Angeles?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Los Angeles. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 55% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Los Angeles?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Los Angeles at $438 round-trip.
•June ($579) and September ($528) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 32% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Columbia to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Columbia to Los Angeles are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Columbia to Los Angeles flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$353
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Columbia to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Columbia to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Columbia to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Los Angeles.

  • How long is a flight from Columbia to Los Angeles?

    A nonstop flight from Columbia to Los Angeles takes 00m, covering 2,124 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to Los Angeles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Columbia to Los Angeles range from $406 to $591, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $406 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Columbia to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $480 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Columbia to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $3,460. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Columbia to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Columbia to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $441, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Columbia to Los Angeles usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Columbia to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Columbia to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $746, a difference of $310.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 15m, compared with 7h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Columbia and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbia (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Columbia to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $436, about $310 less than Sunday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to Los Angeles trip for May. Fares historically average $438 round-trip in that month - typically $141 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

    • Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    • Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
    • Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

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