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

• Earliest: departs at 9:19 am and lands at 11:25 am
• Latest: departs at 4:10 pm and lands at 6:16 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

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

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Columbia takes 2h 06m, covering 523 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia range from $409 to $539, with an average of $462 over the past 12 months. Anything below $409 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $462 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $396 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $453 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Columbia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $451 to $2,246. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $271, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

Connecting flights from Philadelphia to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $853, a difference of $444.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Columbia.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 4h 24m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.