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$96 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 10/16. 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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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, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 16
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9:14 pm - 3:43 pmPHL-CAE
18h 29m1 stop
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4:33 pm - 1:13 amCAE-PHL
8h 40m1 stop
$166Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 16
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5:33 am - 2:09 pmPHL-CAE
8h 36m1 stop
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4:33 pm - 1:13 amCAE-PHL
8h 40m1 stop
$176Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 16
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1:58 pm - 3:43 pmPHL-CAE
25h 45m1 stop
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2:59 pm - 11:59 pmCAE-PHL
9h 00m1 stop
$185Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 27
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5:30 am - 6:16 pmPHL-CAE
12h 46m1 stop
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11:31 am - 11:47 pmCAE-PHL
12h 16m1 stop
$256Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
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5:30 am - 6:16 pmPHL-CAE
12h 46m1 stop
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11:31 am - 9:46 amCAE-PHL
22h 15m1 stop
$258Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Sep 29
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5:30 am - 6:16 pmPHL-CAE
12h 46m1 stop
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11:31 am - 12:46 amCAE-PHL
13h 15m1 stop
$276Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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3:48 pm - 5:42 pmPHL-CAE
1h 54mnonstop
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6:13 pm - 8:09 pmCAE-PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$335American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:40 am - 10:36 amPHL-CAE
1h 56mnonstop
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10:05 am - 4:38 pmCAE-PHL
6h 33m1 stop
$345American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
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4:10 pm - 6:04 pmPHL-CAE
1h 54mnonstop
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6:13 pm - 8:09 pmCAE-PHL
1h 56mnonstop
$355American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
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8:20 am - 6:43 pmPHL-CAE
10h 23m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:43 pmCAE-PHL
11h 43m1 stop
$357American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $256 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
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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
January
Cheapest • 20% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$166
Overall average: $429
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/8Thu 10/16
PHL - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$335
Typical prices: $372-480
American Airlines
Tue 11/4Tue 11/11
PHL - CAE • Non-stop
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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.

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 Saturday, 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 January, where tickets cost $335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $466 and $455 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 $471, 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 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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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 $96 for a one-way ticket and $166 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?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $425 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $413 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

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Columbia Metropolitan to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7957 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025GFK - MSP
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The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

Above and beyond effort from this crew in a tough situation. So helpful and understanding. Thank you!

We started with trouble checking in 24 hours early. Then my husband did not get his TSA precheck. Finally flight delayed due to no crew. I know things happen

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

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