Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Columbia pass through?

Most connecting flights from Philadelphia to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 67% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $956, a difference of $638. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 $329 to $1,865. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $444, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Columbia?

Columbia is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia range from $358 to $637, with an average of $548 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. It’s 42% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 74% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia at $308 round-trip. •November ($956) and January ($882) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 210% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

American Airlines ($338) and United Airlines ($393) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $524. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Philadelphia to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Philadelphia to Columbia layovers at 3h 25m over the past 3 months.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. It’s 42% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 74% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia at $308 round-trip.
•November ($956) and January ($882) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 210% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia.
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia range from $358 to $637, with an average of $548 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Philadelphia 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 $329 to $1,865. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Philadelphia to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $444, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Columbia pass through?
Most connecting flights from Philadelphia to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 67% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $956, a difference of $638.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $318, about $638 less than Tuesday fares (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Columbia trip for August. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $648 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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