PHL - CAE

$251 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Columbia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Columbia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$381
Typical prices: $529-$398
American Airlines
Wed 5/27Wed 6/3
PHL - CAE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$257
Typical prices: $394-$424
American Airlines
Wed 5/6
PHL - CAE • Non-stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $381 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 05m
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 15% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL-CAE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 5:38 pm
PHL
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CAE
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:40 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 55mnonstop
$381American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 5:38 pm
PHL
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CAE
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 12:15 am
CAE
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PHL
3h 45m
1 stop
$391American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 5:38 pm
PHL
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CAE
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 8:35 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$399American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 11:11 am
PHL
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CAE
4h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 11:02 am
CAE
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PHL
5h 27m
1 stop
$401Delta
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:20 pm
PHL
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CAE
6h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 8:35 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$409American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 5:38 pm
PHL
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CAE
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 8:35 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$413American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 12:52 pm
PHL
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CAE
2h 12mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 8:35 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$417American Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 6
Delta Logo
12:07 pm - 5:02 pm
PHL
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CAE
4h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 12:57 am
CAE
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PHL
7h 07m
1 stop
$419Delta
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
12:07 pm - 6:14 pm
PHL
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CAE
6h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:40 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 55mnonstop
$423American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:21 am
PHL
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CAE
4h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 8:35 pm
CAE
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PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$427American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Columbia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Columbia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbia on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia is July, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $495 and $479 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to Columbia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $497, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Columbia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$257
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia was $125 for a one-way ticket and $381 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Columbia?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Columbia flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Columbia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Columbia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Columbia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbia with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and CAE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbia from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $381 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Columbia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan.
Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Philadelphia to Columbia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 11678 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

10.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2026
PHL - TPA
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Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Philadelphia (PHL)
Columbia (CAE)