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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $358-$637
American Airlines
Wed 12/5Fri 12/7
MSP - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$313
Typical prices: $303-$352
American Airlines
Fri 12/14
MSP - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Minneapolis and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 35% price drop
October
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $442 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Columbia (MSP-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Columbia

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
2:41 pm - 11:24 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 10:14 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349American Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11
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5:21 pm - 10:43 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:00 am - 11:27 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$349American Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 12:45 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:33 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Fri, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:16 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:16 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 23
Delta Logo
6:28 pm - 11:51 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:46 pm - 7:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
Delta Logo
5:24 am - 11:09 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 12:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
9:09 am - 6:05 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 12:37 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349American Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28
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9:05 am - 4:42 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:18 am - 1:56 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$349American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
8:55 am - 3:41 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:55 pm - 5:11 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
3:14 pm - 9:11 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:00 am - 7:44 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
10h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$363United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Columbia flights

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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 $349, 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.

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Key details for Minneapolis to Columbia flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$313
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Minneapolis to Columbia

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Columbia?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Columbia:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $349 to $1,904. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $318.

  • 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 Minneapolis to Columbia?

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

  • 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 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.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $302, about $341 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $370 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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