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Cheapest round-trip
$288
Typical prices: $277-$404
American Airlines
Mon 10/29Wed 10/31
PIT - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $258-$368
American Airlines
Tue 10/23
PIT - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Pittsburgh and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $231 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 3h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia (PIT-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Columbia

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:27 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:57 am - 12:06 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 09m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$288American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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1:15 pm - 6:47 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:21 pm - 8:50 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$297American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
8:13 am - 2:49 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 36m1 stop New York LaGuardia
American Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 1:13 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$299American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:19 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 9:01 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$299American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 10:48 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:19 pm - 12:46 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
5h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$308Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
Delta Logo
7:54 pm - 11:49 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:11 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 6:49 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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12:24 pm - 7:04 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 40m1 stop Newark
$438United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13
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10:20 am - 2:16 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:12 am - 1:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$458United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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6:30 am - 11:15 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 45m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 2:12 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$484United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
7:54 pm - 11:47 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:06 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$529Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Pittsburgh to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia start at $288. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $277 to $404. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $288 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 50% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia at $253 round-trip.
  • August ($633) and May ($418) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 150% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Pittsburgh to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Columbia?

    Flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia pass through?

    One-stop flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Pittsburgh to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $486: a $209 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 455 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 $288 to $2,075. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Pittsburgh to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $360, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Pittsburgh to Columbia?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 3h 52m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 03m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Pittsburgh to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia range from $277 to $404, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Pittsburgh 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 Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $277 - about $209 less than Sunday (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pittsburgh to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $253 round-trip in that month - typically $380 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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