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 $253 to $1,001. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $456, which is 9% 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.

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

United Airlines ($334) and American Airlines ($338) 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.

$253 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL - COU)

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

$253

Typical prices: $358-$637

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/14Wed 2/7

PHL - COU • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way

$365

Typical prices: $298-$468

Multiple Airlines

Mon 10/8

PHL - COU • 3 stops

When to travel

August

Cheapest • 44% price drop

June

Most popular

Good to know

Start a new search

KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Columbia!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL-COU)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Mon, Dec 14 - Sun, Feb 7

5:01 am - 5:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

13h 41m1 stop Orlando

5:23 pm - 3:39 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

21h 16m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

$253Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 14 - Sun, Feb 7

7:01 am - 5:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

11h 41m1 stop Orlando

5:23 pm - 12:28 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

30h 05m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$289Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 14 - Fri, Feb 5

7:01 am - 5:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

11h 41m1 stop Orlando

5:48 pm - 12:16 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

17h 28m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$299Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

5:45 pm - 12:14 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

19h 29m1 stop Orlando

12:29 pm - 6:15 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

28h 46m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$307Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31

6:46 pm - 10:58 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

9h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$334United Airlines

Mon, Dec 14 - Sat, Feb 6

6:19 am - 10:35 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 2:15 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

5:43 am - 10:01 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:24 pm - 12:12 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

5:43 am - 10:01 amPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:24 pm - 12:12 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

7:10 pm - 10:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 7:33 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

9h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$338United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25

3:46 pm - 9:29 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:28 pm - 12:02 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

3:30 pm - 4:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

26h 11m1 stop Orlando

6:22 pm - 1:35 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

18h 13m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Raleigh-Durham

$520Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

3:30 pm - 4:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

26h 11m1 stop Orlando

6:22 pm - 9:30 amCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

14h 08m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$524Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

5:15 am - 4:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

12h 26m1 stop Orlando

6:22 pm - 1:35 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

18h 13m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Raleigh-Durham

$530Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

5:15 am - 4:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

12h 26m1 stop Orlando

6:22 pm - 1:35 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

18h 13m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$534Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

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

5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:19 pm - 9:29 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

5h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$578United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

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

5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:15 am - 7:24 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$578United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

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

6h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 7:33 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

9h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$578United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

3:52 pm - 10:08 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:44 am - 2:40 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$625American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

1:53 pm - 8:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

7h 53m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:44 am - 2:40 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$630American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

12:39 pm - 6:02 pmPHL Philadelphia-COU Columbia Regional

6h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:44 am - 2:40 pmCOU Columbia Regional-PHL Philadelphia

7h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$649American Airlines

Booking Insights

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 with more confidence.

Prices

Airlines

Layovers

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.

Find deals

Low season	September
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$253

Beat the crowds with an average 70% drop in travelers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.

Round-trip 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.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $253 to $1,001. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $456, which is 9% 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).

More options for your flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

Add a hotel or car rental

Airports

Cabin class

Direct Flights

Origins

Other destinations

Return flight

Complete your trip to Columbia with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Columbia

Hotels in Columbia

Vacations in Columbia

PHL - COU

$253 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia - Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL-COU)

Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Recent one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Recent last minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Columbia flights

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

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

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

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

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

Key details for Philadelphia to Columbia flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

Your Philadelphia to Columbia flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Philadelphia to Columbia flights

More options for your flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

Complete your trip to Columbia with a hotel stay or car rental

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

Find direct flights to and from Philadelphia and Columbia

Flights from domestic origins to Columbia

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight