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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $299-$479
United Airlines
Mon 11/12Fri 11/16
SDF - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$313
Typical prices: $285-$326
American Airlines
Tue 11/20
SDF - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 18% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg $313 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 3h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Columbia (SDF-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Columbia

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 9:59 amSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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5:37 pm - 10:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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2:11 pm - 7:08 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:16 am - 8:34 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
10h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$374United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 2:17 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 17m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:52 pm - 11:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$379United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:25 am - 5:09 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:24 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$411United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:59 pm - 9:11 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:00 am - 6:17 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 17m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$416United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:10 pm - 11:53 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:21 pm - 9:46 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$428American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20
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6:06 pm - 10:58 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 52m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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6:02 pm - 12:08 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$428American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:13 am - 4:14 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:44 pm - 9:37 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$428American Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:02 am - 8:29 amSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:00 am - 12:33 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$528American Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:02 am - 8:29 amSDF  Louisville Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:00 am - 12:33 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 33m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$695American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Columbia typically range from $299 to $479. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Columbia. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 133% higher.

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Key details for Louisville to Columbia flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$313
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 2% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Louisville to Columbia

When to book flights from Louisville to Columbia

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Your Louisville 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 Louisville to Columbia?

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

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Columbia takes 00m, covering 389 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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 Louisville to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Columbia range from $299 to $479, with an average of $338 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $369 to $1,586. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Louisville to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $565, which is 74% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 Louisville to Columbia?

    Flights from Louisville to Columbia usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 68% on flights from Louisville to Columbia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $253 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $788, a difference of $535.

    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 Louisville to Columbia?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 56m, compared with 4h via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 14m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Your guide to booking Louisville 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $253, about $535 less than Monday fares (68% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $279 round-trip in that month - typically $293 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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