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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $318-$378
Delta
Mon 11/19Thu 11/22
MLI - CAE • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 14% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $318 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Moline to Columbia (MLI-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Moline to Columbia

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:30 am - 2:16 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:17 am - 1:44 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:30 am - 2:16 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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12:24 pm - 9:37 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
10h 13m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
$474United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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8:15 am - 6:49 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:15 am - 9:59 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$483United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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8:15 am - 6:49 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
9h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:40 pm - 11:20 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
9h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$488United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:30 am - 1:51 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 9:59 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$532United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:30 am - 1:51 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 9:59 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$548United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:30 am - 1:51 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 9:59 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$552United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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2:28 pm - 4:57 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
25h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:38 pm - 10:38 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$598United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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6:32 am - 2:26 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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5:38 pm - 10:38 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$825United Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3
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3:43 pm - 9:08 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:19 pm - 10:00 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-MLI Moline Quad-City
22h 41m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
$921United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Moline to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Moline to Columbia start at $399. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $318 to $378. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399 on Delta.

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Key details for Moline to Columbia flights

Low season

March
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 65% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from Moline to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Moline 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 Moline 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 Moline to Columbia?

    Flights from Moline to Columbia usually depart from Moline Quad-City (MLI) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Moline to Columbia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $20. 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 Moline to Columbia?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Moline to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 55m and 5h 06m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Moline 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 Moline 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 $399 to $1,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 4h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 06m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Moline and Columbia?

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

    Round-trip flights from Moline to Columbia range from $318 to $378, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Moline 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 Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $368 - about $20 less than Friday (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Moline to Columbia trip for September. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $288 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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