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 65% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $956, a difference of $618. 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 $367 to $1,039. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $388, which is 12% below 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 $338 to $637, with an average of $543 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Columbia typically range from $338 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $367, on United Airlines.

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, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. It’s 38% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 76% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia at $273 round-trip. •September ($1,011) and November ($956) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 270% 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?

United Airlines ($367) and American Airlines ($384) 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 $529. 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 27m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Jan 1

6:23 am - 10:35 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 am - 2:39 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$367United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

6:24 am - 10:46 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:12 pm - 9:40 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$378United Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

4:55 pm - 11:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 am - 2:19 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$378United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Jan 1

3:33 pm - 10:17 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 12:54 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$384American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

9:55 am - 8:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

11h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

3:12 pm - 9:40 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$384United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

3:54 pm - 10:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:24 am - 6:36 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$394American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

3:54 pm - 10:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 2:55 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$399American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

5:52 am - 9:48 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:26 am - 2:58 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$414American Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 11

3:44 pm - 9:38 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:50 am - 2:51 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$474American Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 11

2:45 pm - 9:38 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:50 am - 2:51 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$479American Airlines

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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 december.
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, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. It’s 38% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 76% 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.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia at $273 round-trip.
•September ($1,011) and November ($956) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 270% 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 $338 to $637, with an average of $543 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 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 $367 to $1,039. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $388, which is 12% below 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 65% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $956, a difference of $618.

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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $338, about $618 less than Tuesday fares (65% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Columbia trip for March. Fares historically average $273 round-trip in that month - typically $738 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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