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Cheapest round-trip
$377
Typical prices: $398-$546
American Airlines
Mon 10/15Thu 10/18
PNS - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$273
Typical prices: $287-$403
Delta
Sat 10/20
PNS - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Pensacola and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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June
Cheapest • 40% price drop
November
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $296 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pensacola to Columbia (PNS-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pensacola to Columbia

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 12:19 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 11:49 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
4h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$377American Airlines
Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 9:16 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:54 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
7h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$384United Airlines
Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 11:42 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:54 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
7h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$389United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
5:51 pm - 11:49 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:19 pm - 11:21 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$408Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 1:14 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 9:09 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$428Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Delta Logo
11:51 am - 4:46 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 5:05 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
4h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$457Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
8:24 am - 3:31 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 7:21 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
5h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$457American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 7:17 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 11:50 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
8h 40m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
$497American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
8:24 am - 3:31 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 10:50 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
7h 51m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
$497American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
4:07 pm - 9:11 pmPNS  Pensacola-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:53 pm - 7:09 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PNS Pensacola
4h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$538Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Pensacola to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Pensacola to Columbia start at $377. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $398 to $546. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $377 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pensacola to Columbia, it is 20% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 75% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Pensacola to Columbia flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$273
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Pensacola to Columbia

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

    Flights from Pensacola to Columbia usually depart from Pensacola (PNS) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 3% 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 Pensacola to Columbia?

    On the Pensacola to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 55%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $386 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $840: a $454 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Pensacola to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Pensacola to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 427 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Pensacola to Columbia?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Pensacola to Columbia:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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 $377 to $1,521. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Pensacola to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Pensacola to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $442, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 4h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 10h 53m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What is the time difference between Pensacola and Columbia?

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

    Round-trip flights from Pensacola to Columbia range from $398 to $546, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Pensacola 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 Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $386 - about $454 less than Monday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pensacola to Columbia trip for June. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $552 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Pensacola (PNS)
Columbia (CAE)