Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Columbia?

Flights from Minneapolis to Columbia usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Columbia pass through?

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Columbia most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 42% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Minneapolis to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $643, a difference of $341. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Columbia?

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Columbia takes 00m, covering 991 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 $345 to $3,139. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h, compared with 5h 09m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 22m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Columbia?

Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (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 Minneapolis to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Columbia range from $358 to $637, with an average of $476 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Columbia typically range from $358 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $345, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Columbia. It’s 37% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Columbia?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Columbia at $308 round-trip. •February ($678) and September ($566) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 120% 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 Minneapolis to Columbia?

American Airlines ($345) and Delta ($345) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Minneapolis to Columbia route. 42% 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 Minneapolis to Columbia?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $442. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Minneapolis to Columbia layovers at 3h 07m over the past 3 months.

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January

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Cheapest • Avg $442 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 5h (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Columbia

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

7:16 am - 1:14 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:01 am - 9:59 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$345American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

6:28 pm - 11:53 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 1:48 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$345Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

7:16 am - 1:14 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:50 pm - 8:41 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$347American Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28

3:24 pm - 11:54 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:33 am - 12:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

7:25 am - 2:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:59 pm - 7:01 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$349Delta

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

8:55 am - 2:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:54 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$349Delta

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

6:20 pm - 12:38 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 9:39 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$349American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 2:17 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:37 am - 4:07 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$350United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 am - 2:17 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:37 pm - 10:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$352United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

8:00 am - 7:08 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:37 pm - 10:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$354United Airlines