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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $309-$473
American Airlines
Wed 12/12Fri 12/14
MSN - CAE • 1 stop
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.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 22% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
Cheapest • Avg $268 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Madison to Columbia (MSN-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madison to Columbia

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
12:36 pm - 6:52 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 11:09 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 6:13 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 11:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 1:14 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:38 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
6h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 1:18 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 11:50 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
6h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$339American Airlines
Sat, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 11:42 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 8:54 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$344United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:17 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 3:11 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$344United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 2:17 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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12:22 pm - 7:07 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
7h 45m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 6:13 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 11:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$354American Airlines
Fri, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 11
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:18 amMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:15 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$404Delta
Fri, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 10
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:18 amMSN  Madison Truax Field-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 4:34 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSN Madison Truax Field
5h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$404Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Madison to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Madison to Columbia typically range from $309 to $473. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Madison to Columbia flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$339
Beat the crowds with an average 93% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 87% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Madison to Columbia

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Your Madison 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 Madison to Columbia?

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

  • How long is a flight from Madison to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Madison to Columbia takes 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 should I expect to pay for a Madison to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Madison to Columbia range from $309 to $473, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Madison 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 $339 to $1,025. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 Madison to Columbia?

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

  • 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) - 52% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 12% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Madison to Columbia. 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 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 32m, compared with 4h 51m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $268, about $363 less than Monday fares (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).

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