MSN - CAE

Find cheap flights from Madison to Columbia - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Madison and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
Cheapest • Avg $268 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 35m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Columbia!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Madison to Columbia (MSN-CAE)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Madison to Columbia

Multiple Airlines Logo
MSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
773 mimulti-stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
CAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
773 mimulti-stop
Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Madison to Columbia flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Madison to Columbia?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Madison to Columbia route. 63% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

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

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $268. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Madison to Columbia layovers at 166 minutes over the past 3 months.

Find deals

Key details for Madison to Columbia flights

Low season

August
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from Madison to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madison to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Madison 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 Madison to Columbia?

    Flights from Madison to Columbia usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Madison to Columbia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $631, a difference of $363. 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 Madison to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Madison to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 773 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Madison 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 time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Madison to Columbia?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 27m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What is the time difference between Madison and Columbia?

    Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Madison (Eastern Time vs Central 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 Madison to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Madison to Columbia range from $304 to $448, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Madison 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 Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $268 - about $363 less than Monday (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madison to Columbia trip for March. Fares historically average $304 round-trip in that month - typically $327 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Madison (MSN)
Columbia (CAE)