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

• Earliest: departs at 12:41 pm and lands at 2:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 8:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

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

A nonstop flight from Columbia to Philadelphia takes 1h 53m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Philadelphia range from $422 to $556, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $466 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $180 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $461 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $435 to $2,236. 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 $310, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Columbia to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $445 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $884, a difference of $439.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Columbia and Philadelphia.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 4h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.