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Among airlines operating Columbia to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Columbia and Philadelphia.

Flights from Columbia to Philadelphia usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Philadelphia.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $183 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $446 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Columbia to Philadelphia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $873, a difference of $446. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Columbia to Philadelphia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbia to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 9:10 am
• Latest: departs at 6:37 pm and lands at 8:32 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $446. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Columbia to Philadelphia takes 1h 55m, covering 523 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $411 to $1,968. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbia to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $362, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 00m, compared with 4h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 04m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Philadelphia range from $412 to $513, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $412 counts as a good deal.