Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Columbia to Arizona
Low season |
October | Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price. |
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High season |
February | Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price. |
Average price round-trip |
$427 | (avg. price over the last 2 weeks) |
Good deal round-trip |
$282 | or less |
Good deal one-way |
$175 | or less |
Entry restrictions
The United States has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals who have passed through or have been in China, Iran, Most European Countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City), the UK, Ireland, Brazil and South Africa in the past 14 days.
With the exception of certain travelers which includes certain family members of US citizens or permanent residents including; spouses, children (under the age of 21), parents (provided that his/her US citizen or permanent resident child is unmarried and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided that both the sibling and the US citizen or permanent resident are unmarried and under the age of 21);
There is also an exception for travelers with the following visas: A-1, A-2, C-1, C-1/D, C-2, C-3, CR-1, CR-2, D, E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee's immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, IR-1, IR-4, IH-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 visa;
Members of the US Armed Forces, spouses, and children of members of the US Armed Forces;
Travelers with invitation of the USA government for a purpose related to the containment/mitigation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19);
Travelers with documents issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection, or US Department of State indicating that the traveler is exempt from the restriction;
B1 crew crewmembers that are engaged in lightering, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activity, wind farm activity, private air/sea crew and other similar crewmember activities;
Students with an F-1 or M-1 visa and their F-2 and M-2 dependents, if they arrive from or have been in Ireland, the UK or Schengen Area in the past 14 days.
Entry requirements
All travelers, 2 years of age or older (including US citizens and transit passenger) must present a negative COVID-19 viral or antigen test result issued 72 hours prior to departure or have a proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days prior to boarding the plane.
Exemptions or waiver to the testing requirements may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s life, health against a serious danger, or physical safety and testing cannot be completed before travel.
US citizens and permanent residents arriving from the UK must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
Travelers arriving in New York State must complete the Traveler Health Form.
Travelers arriving in Massachusetts must complete the Massachusetts Health Form.
Quarantine requirements
Travelers are advised to get tested 3-5 days after travel and stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel. Even if they test negative, they must still stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days. If the test is positive, isolate to protect others from getting infected.
Travelers who did not get tested, are advised to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
All other info
Travelers are subject to COVID-19 measures set by the state/territory of their final destination. For more information go to CDC website.
There are currently 1,102 active cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in US and 0 deaths as of Feb 28 2021
Please see our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Restrictions page for more information on restrictions worldwide.
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Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
Cons: "Airline valet checked luggage, deplaned us then had us wait as carry-on luggage was handed off one by one"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "They did not compromise when I couldn't go, I understand no refund but I cancelled a few days after,"
Cons: "No accommodation for delays and overnight stay in airport."
Pros: "just Ok for everything."
Cons: "The lack of leg space didn't know it was that bad."
Pros: "Would I like everything"
Cons: "I like everything"
Pros: "Sears are comfortable and the entertainment is great as well."
Cons: "Not much to dislike."
Pros: "On time"
Cons: "entertainment did not work"
Cons: "The 20 minute wait before we could dock at the gate An annoying air vent making an intermittent noise... Something broken obviously"
Pros: "The ticketing staff in Lihue was excellent!"
Cons: "They lost our baggage and communication was terrible"
Pros: "Cheap. Easy. Got me to my destination"
Pros: "Friendly service"
Cons: "I still have not received my luggage"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything!"
Pros: "Price and schedule."
Cons: "Do not like how this or any airlines board passengers."
Pros: "Timeliness"
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Everything!"
Cons: "Nothing!"
Cons: "bag got lost checking it at the gate in dtw, bag went to santa barbara, completely wrong airport. huge inconvenience"
Pros: "Tv in front of every seat, how far the seats reclined."
Cons: "Fat ads sitting next to me should have purchased 2 seats"
Pros: "I like that they have complimentary snacks"
Cons: "Small narrow seats"
Cons: "Turbulence was horrible That there is no internet"
Pros: "Kayak did not refund or have an option to exchange my ticket for a later time in the year."
Cons: "My tickets were 415.00 and I wanted to change the dates and couldn't since I bought from a third party I had to pay an extra 400."
Pros: "It was fine"
Pros: "All"
Pros: "Everything"
Pros: "Everybody was nice my ride was comfortable and they treat me with respect"
Cons: "I like everything"
Pros: "not beat up"
Cons: "people trying to get extra carry on on"
Cons: "I was told I had to check my duffle bag at the gate, that there was no room for it. When I dot to my dirty seat I found room for three of my bags in the overhead compartment."
Cons: "Broken down seat cushion ."
Pros: "The seats were very comfortable"
Cons: "Just wish the bag checked staff would've been more polite"
Cons: "The people were rude, the food was mediocre."
Cons: "Departure to late hard to get other fly conection ."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Uncomfortable. No entertainment."
Pros: "My back is probably even more worst than what it is ,I had poor back support...u had to sit up the wholetime and no pillows.Wish you all had reclining seats and a Lil pillow or something.Everytime I travel I'm never comfortable sleeping,if the trip is far."
Cons: "The seats,no cushion ,no pillows."
Pros: "We have no other complaints. It was all good."
Cons: "There was no air conditioner on the airplane . made it very uncomfortable ."
Cons: "They boarded group 1 all at once. I was group 2. They boarded all of us all at once. It was a cluster!. I haven't flew in 6 years. But when I did they boarded by so many rows. Not all at once . Boarding was horrible. It was like a cattle drive."
Pros: "Easy boarding, im about 6'3 so i was a bit uncomfortable being in the middle seat (not airlines fault) overall good first experience."
Cons: "Would have liked to be able to sit by my spouse being my first time on an airplane. Wasnt an option?"
Pros: "Cool TV roomy seats , friendly staff."
Pros: "Overall good.."
Cons: "Good............."
Pros: "Everyone was friendly and helpful"
Pros: "On time..."
Cons: "No phone charging at seats, no personal video in setback..."
Cons: "Equipment problems"
Pros: "I arrived safely at my destination on time. Airport was nice and clean in Reno."
Cons: "Missed it do to late take off"
Pros: "Everything from boarding to offloading went smoothly and orderly."
Pros: "On time, efficient"
Cons: "Hoping bag charge goes away."
Pros: "love when they turn off the lights"
Cons: "annoying late notifications of gate changes"
Pros: "Boarding was fast"
Cons: "Seating very tight. Difficult to get in and out, or to get your things from under the seat."
Pros: "Comfort and space"
Pros: "They were effective at boarding"
Cons: "My display monitor didn’t work"
Pros: "Staff always amazing."
Cons: "Everything was good overall."
Pros: "nothing"
Pros: "Nice new interior"
Cons: "Immediately after all passengers were boarded United discovered the plane had to be replaced. We all had to deplane, wait an hour more for a new A320, and reboard. Also irritating that delays are posted at 15 minute intervals and then updated; so you have to keep updating friends & family via WiFi. If it's predicted to be an hour, say so."
Cons: "Delayed."
Pros: "From start to Finish from ticketing to baggage claim we received Premier Customer Service"
Pros: "Staff nice and efficient."
Cons: "No power outlets at the seats. Alaska Airlines have this and it is very important."
Cons: "Late late late. 12 hours later I'm still not on a plane home"
Pros: "Fantastic service! Much obliged for everything!"
Pros: "My attendants"
Cons: "No free food"
Pros: "Load $60k worth of my video equipment."
Cons: "Load $60k worth of my video equipment."
Pros: "That it only took 4 hours to get home for Washington"
Cons: "Plane was horrible personal mediocre."
Pros: "Covert belt to load the bags were not working hence 3 Hours delay which messed up all my plans."
Cons: "My whole plan for the with family was Affected."
Pros: "Small plane. Smooth. Loved it"
Cons: "space tight"
Pros: "No issue and on time"
Pros: "The staff was very nice."
Cons: "I purchased two tickets and we weren't given seats next to each other."
Pros: "On time"
Cons: "Boarding takes too long"
Cons: "Couldn't get the tv to turn off, was making me feel nauseous. Seats don't acutally lean back to a comfortable level."
Pros: "Everything was pleasant."
Pros: "Good service good snacks."
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "Staff."
Pros: "smooth ride in the air"
Cons: "-arrived in Phoenix 2 hours late -plane sat on the runway for an hour and a half before taking off. -my small carry suitcase had to be checked -bags took 45 min once we got to Phoenix"
Pros: "On time , smooth flying, great service"
Pros: "WAS SO PACKED IN IT WAS DIFFICULT TO LIKE ANYTHING. Seats should come with a safety warning ."
Cons: "ROCK HARD THIN BACK SEATS. I am average size and had no room- large people next to me spilled over into my seat. I had aisle seat and space under seat was size of average laptop leaving no room for feet. This would be ok for an hour- three and a half is ridiculous."
Pros: "I felt comfortable. Staff was great."
Cons: "The cracker and cheese box. The snack wasn't worth the money."
Pros: "Everything was fine."
Cons: "Was so hot in the plane while we were stuck on runway ir was ridiculous. I was just sitting there literally sweating to the point my shirt was soaking wet."
Pros: "Everything was great expect for one thing."
Cons: "I was made to gate check my bag as I was boarding which was fine, yet they wouldn't let me move things around as I had lots of items in the putter pockets and my gloves got lost."
Cons: "It was a new plane but it was extremely uncomfortable. The chairs were so stiff."
Pros: "Everything was fine once I got on board the aircraft"
Cons: "Once again I had to see an agent to get a seat assignment on a 30 min layover. I though I got an upgraded seat but instead they gave me the wrong boarding pass. Same last name different first name so I had to wait till it got figured out and then be the last person to board so once again I couldn't find a place for my bag. Probably one of the worse flying experience I've had in a while"
Cons: "Rows 20 to the back of the plane didn't get a beverage. Slow moving attendant. I was thirsty."
Pros: "On time."
Pros: "Just happy to be home"
Cons: "That I asked to be put on an affiliate airline they didn't offer which was perfect because I was able to get home to get medical attention"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything. United made no apologies."
Pros: "Staff excellent"
Cons: "Everything else, space restrictive"
Pros: "I liked the boarding process. The staff were nice people too."
Cons: "The plane made a horribly alarming screeching sound before takeoff. WiFi was out. The snacks tasted like stale trail mix from a Fresno gas station."
Pros: "Nothing out of the common."
Cons: "WiFi never worked. And again... Uncomfortable."
Cons: "Food selection awful"
Pros: "Good service"
Pros: "Was impressed w the new plane"
Cons: "Overhead storage a little small"
Pros: "That's it was fast and organized"
Pros: "Kayak e mails on gate changes and such"
Cons: "N/a"
Pros: "The crew was awesome. I didn't have any food."
Cons: "I was very cramped. The 2 guys beside me were squished. The plane was 3 seats on both sides."
Cons: "Delayed departure, changed gate."
Pros: "As I had stated in the first part of the survey the crew members were again very friendly & helpful"
Cons: "I was surprised at how little space there was for a taller person & again the price's for the food & beverages I thought was very pricey for the average person."
Airlines flying from Columbia to Arizona have enacted additional safety measures and adjusted policies to better accommodate travelers. Policies vary by airline.
Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Columbia to Arizona
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights from Columbia to Arizona
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights from Columbia to Arizona
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights from Columbia to Arizona
Flexible cancellations
Waiving of change fees. Search flexible flights from Columbia to Arizona