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. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

On the Philadelphia to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 67%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $956: a $638 difference. 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 $318 to $1,005. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

United Airlines ($318) and American Airlines ($368) 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 205 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

6:10 am - 10:39 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:19 am - 5:54 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$318United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

6:10 am - 10:39 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 2:20 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$346United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

4:04 pm - 8:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:38 am - 6:20 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

6:56 pm - 10:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 6:54 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

11h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$374United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

5:08 pm - 10:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:01 am - 7:31 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

9h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$398United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

9:34 am - 2:38 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:01 am - 7:31 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

9h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$398United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:10 am - 10:39 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:00 pm - 11:12 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$398United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

9:34 am - 8:33 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

11h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

8:00 am - 2:19 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$404United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

9:19 am - 3:01 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:44 am - 11:52 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$413American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

5:49 am - 10:04 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 am - 6:32 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$734American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia start at $318. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $358 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $318 on United Airlines.

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

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

What is 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.

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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. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
On the Philadelphia to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 67%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $956: a $638 difference. 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 $318 to $1,005. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $318 - about $638 less than Tuesday (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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