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Cheapest round-trip
$318
Typical prices: $358-$637
American Airlines
Mon 9/24Wed 9/26
PHL - COU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$303
Typical prices: $298-$468
American Airlines
Fri 11/2
PHL - COU • 1 stop
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 44% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL-COU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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6:10 am - 10:39 amPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 12:25 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
5h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$318United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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5:08 pm - 10:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
6h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:54 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$318United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 8:46 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
7h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 7:23 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$318American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:38 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
9h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 7:42 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$324United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:38 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
9h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:19 pm - 11:30 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
7h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$350United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 5:57 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 6:19 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$368American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 10:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 5:54 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
5h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$368United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 9:19 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
6h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 10:49 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 10:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
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, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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3:05 pm - 10:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional
8h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 6:54 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia
11h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$379United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Columbia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia with more confidence.

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 American 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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Key details for Philadelphia to Columbia flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$303
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 60% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

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.
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Your Philadelphia to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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 $1,002. 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 $375, which is 11% 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 $358 to $637, with an average of $548 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • 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).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Philadelphia (PHL)
Columbia (COU)