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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $298-$472
American Airlines
Thu 11/22Mon 11/26
MDT - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $268-$437
American Airlines
Mon 11/19
MDT - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Harrisburg and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $382 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Harrisburg to Columbia (MDT-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbia

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:29 amMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:53 am - 1:05 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$319American Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:15 am - 11:51 amMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 36m1 stop Philadelphia
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6:53 am - 11:23 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
4h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$319American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 24
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 5:10 pmMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:05 pm - 11:50 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
5h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:00 am - 11:08 amMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:02 pm - 11:48 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
American Airlines Logo
1:57 pm - 5:40 pmMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 43m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
6:53 am - 1:05 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$319American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:29 amMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:17 pm - 12:17 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
4h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$319American Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:08 amMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:35 am - 11:43 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
6h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 1:50 pmMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:29 pm - 8:54 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$354United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:19 am - 1:54 pmMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:00 am - 2:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
4h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$409United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:17 am - 1:54 pmMDT  Harrisburg-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:00 am - 2:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MDT Harrisburg
4h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$409United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Harrisburg to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Harrisburg to Columbia typically range from $298 to $472. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Harrisburg to Columbia. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 86% higher.

Key details for Harrisburg to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$274
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 63% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Harrisburg to Columbia

When to book flights from Harrisburg to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Columbia 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 Harrisburg to Columbia?

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

  • How long is a flight from Harrisburg to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Harrisburg to Columbia takes 00m, covering 494 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Harrisburg 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Harrisburg to Columbia range from $298 to $472, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

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

    One-way fares from Harrisburg to Columbia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $387.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Harrisburg to Columbia usually depart from Harrisburg (MDT) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 16% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Harrisburg to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $725, a difference of $422.

    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 Harrisburg to Columbia?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 04m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 31m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Your guide to booking Harrisburg to Columbia 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 $303, about $422 less than Sunday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Harrisburg to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $289 round-trip in that month - typically $295 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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