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Cheapest round-trip
$296
Typical prices: $278-$408
Delta
Sun 11/4Thu 11/8
IND - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$264
Typical prices: $227-$353
American Airlines
Wed 10/17
IND - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Indianapolis and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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June
Cheapest • 31% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA)
Cheapest • Avg $260 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia (IND-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Columbia

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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7:00 am - 10:48 amIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 11:33 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$296Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
11:52 am - 4:19 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 8:48 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
3h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$296American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 4:19 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 11:41 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
4h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$299American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 6:34 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 12:32 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
6h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$299Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:38 pm - 11:49 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 9:36 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
3h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$299Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
Delta Logo
6:52 pm - 11:47 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 11:49 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
6h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$299Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:56 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
4h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$304United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
3:06 pm - 7:08 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 11:41 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
4h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$310American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 2:26 pmIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:56 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$317United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:47 amIND  Indianapolis-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 11:44 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IND Indianapolis
6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$355United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Indianapolis to Columbia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Indianapolis to Columbia with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Columbia start at $296. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $278 to $408. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $296 on Delta.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Columbia, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 59% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Columbia?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Columbia at $230 round-trip.
  • February ($632) and December ($401) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 174% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Indianapolis to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$264
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Columbia

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

    Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

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

    On the Indianapolis to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $288 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $534: a $246 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Indianapolis to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 490 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 $296 to $1,830. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Indianapolis to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $482, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 00m, compared with 4h 07m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 12m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Columbia range from $278 to $408, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Indianapolis 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 Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $288 - about $246 less than Monday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Indianapolis to Columbia trip for June. Fares historically average $230 round-trip in that month - typically $402 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Indianapolis to Columbia

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Indianapolis (IND)
Columbia (CAE)