Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Columbia?

Flights from Los Angeles to Columbia usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Columbia: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Columbia pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Columbia most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 61% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Los Angeles to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $426 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $595, a difference of $169. 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 Los Angeles to Columbia?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Columbia takes 00m, covering 2,124 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 $399 to $3,597. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Columbia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $417.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 28m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Columbia?

Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Los Angeles to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Columbia range from $392 to $605, with an average of $489 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Columbia typically range from $392 to $605. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia at $347 round-trip. •August ($726) and June ($607) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 109% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia?

American Airlines ($399) and Delta ($399) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Columbia?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Columbia route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Columbia?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $424. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Columbia layovers at 4h 29m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

11:20 am - 9:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:10 pm - 11:54 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

10:45 am - 10:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:31 pm - 4:45 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

9:40 pm - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:00 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

11:55 pm - 10:48 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:59 pm - 12:43 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 16

9:38 am - 9:12 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:10 pm - 10:58 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

8h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

10:59 pm - 9:21 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:59 pm - 6:34 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

11:35 pm - 9:54 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:22 am - 4:32 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17

2:26 pm - 12:41 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:20 pm - 6:37 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 17m1 stop Newark

$529United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2

12:40 pm - 12:41 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:24 pm - 6:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 26m1 stop Newark

$529United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17

7:35 am - 11:39 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

13h 04m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:45 am - 12:06 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$798Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbia

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

9:35 pm - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:48 pm - 11:51 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$643American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

9:35 pm - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:48 pm - 11:51 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$643American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

11:55 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:59 pm - 8:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$643Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

10:00 pm - 11:15 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 15m1 stop Newark

10:22 am - 6:27 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

11h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$893United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

11:38 am - 12:03 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:25 pm - 10:25 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

8h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$893American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

7:16 am - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

12h 59m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 11:59 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$924Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

1:59 pm - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

30h 16m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 11:59 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,028Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:18 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 07m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:59 pm - 8:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,344Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

11:55 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:53 pm - 10:40 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,405Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

8:21 pm - 9:54 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 33m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:38 pm - 10:20 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,789United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Columbia flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia at $347 round-trip.
•August ($726) and June ($607) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 109% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Columbia takes 00m, covering 2,124 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Columbia range from $392 to $605, with an average of $489 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles 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 $399 to $3,597. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Columbia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $417.
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Columbia?
Flights from Los Angeles to Columbia usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Columbia pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Los Angeles to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $426 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $595, a difference of $169.

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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Columbia?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 28m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Columbia?
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $426, about $169 less than Monday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Columbia trip for February. Fares historically average $347 round-trip in that month - typically $379 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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