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Cheapest round-trip
$368
Typical prices: $478-$668
American Airlines
Tue 9/11Sat 9/15
FLL - COU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$303
Typical prices: $327-$432
United Airlines
Tue 9/25
FLL - COU • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 44% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $515 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia (FLL-COU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:23 pm - 8:46 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
8h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:16 am - 5:29 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
8h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$368American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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4:25 pm - 10:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:00 am - 8:10 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
10h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$374United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:58 am - 10:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
11h 57m2 stops Cleveland Hopkins Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:00 am - 8:10 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
10h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$379United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:00 am - 2:29 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
8h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:16 pm - 10:38 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$408United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
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4:26 pm - 9:33 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 10:32 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
13h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$414United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
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8:30 am - 9:33 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
14h 03m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 10:32 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
13h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$419United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:00 pm - 10:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 11:15 amCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
28h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$548United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:58 am - 10:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
11h 57m2 stops Cleveland Hopkins Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:11 pm - 11:15 amCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
19h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$554United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
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6:00 pm - 10:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 11:14 amCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
27h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$581United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
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11:58 am - 10:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-COU Columbia Regional
11h 57m2 stops Cleveland Hopkins Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:11 pm - 3:08 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-FLL Fort Lauderdale
22h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$587United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Fort Lauderdale to Columbia flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia start at $368. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $478 to $668. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Fort Lauderdale to Columbia flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$303
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia pass through?

    Connecting flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 62% on the Fort Lauderdale to Columbia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $333 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $873, a difference of $540. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 04m and 6h 35m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia 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 $368 to $863. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $348, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia?

    Columbia is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Fort Lauderdale to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia range from $478 to $668, with an average of $593 over the past 12 months. Anything below $478 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Fort Lauderdale to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $333 - about $540 less than Sunday (62% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fort Lauderdale to Columbia trip for October. Fares historically average $333 round-trip in that month - typically $569 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Columbia (COU)