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 64% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $882, a difference of $564. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 $438 to $1,126. 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 $318 to $637, with an average of $515 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 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 $318 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $438, 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, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. It’s 39% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 71% 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 January ($882) 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 ($438) and American Airlines ($439) 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 $498. 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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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

$438United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

12:47 pm - 5:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 05m1 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

$439American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

10:31 am - 8:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

10h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

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

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$444United Airlines

Tue, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 2

12:45 pm - 5:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:16 pm - 9:28 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

14h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$605American Airlines

Tue, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 2

10:49 am - 5:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 57m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:16 pm - 9:28 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

14h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$611American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13

5:55 am - 9:58 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 03m1 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

$632American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13

5:55 am - 9:58 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 03m1 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

$642American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

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

7h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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

$654American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13

5:55 am - 6:51 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

13h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:21 pm - 9:38 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

13h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$664American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13

5:55 am - 6:51 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

13h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:21 pm - 9:38 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

13h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$669American 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? 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 january.
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, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. It’s 39% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 71% 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 January ($882) 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 $318 to $637, with an average of $515 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 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 $438 to $1,126. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
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 64% on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $882, a difference of $564.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $318, about $564 less than Sunday fares (64% 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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