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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.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Columbia.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $199 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $448 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 13% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Philadelphia to Columbia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $849, a difference of $440. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 11:31 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $456. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $411 to $2,012. 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 $345, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 40m, compared with 3h 54m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 11m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia range from $408 to $527, with an average of $456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.