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) - 44% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 19% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $209. 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 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 $317 to $1,842. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $402, which is 30% 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 46m, compared with 3h 56m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 05m 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 averaging $70 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 $288 to $393, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia typically range from $288 to $393. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $317, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 50% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia at $253 round-trip. •May ($418) and July ($407) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% 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 Pittsburgh to Columbia?

United Airlines ($317) and American Airlines ($319) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Pittsburgh to Columbia?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Pittsburgh to Columbia route. 44% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

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

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $231. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Pittsburgh to Columbia layovers at 2h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $288-$393

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January

Cheapest • 22% price drop

April

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Philadelphia (PHL)

Cheapest • Avg $231 (round-trip)

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Columbia

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

3:10 pm - 7:23 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 13m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:15 am - 1:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$317United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

10:14 am - 2:54 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 40m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:30 am - 12:05 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 35m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$319American Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

2:46 pm - 6:41 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:30 pm - 8:44 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

5h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$319American Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17

8:47 am - 2:47 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 00m1 stop New York LaGuardia

8:18 am - 2:06 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

5h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$319American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 11:08 amPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 pm - 12:46 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$334Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

7:55 pm - 11:53 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 10:02 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$334Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

7:55 pm - 11:53 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 10:02 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$349Delta

Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13

10:19 am - 2:24 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:05 am - 4:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$407United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

8:45 am - 1:50 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 1:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

2:07 pm - 9:02 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 am - 6:22 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Pittsburgh to Columbia

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

1:32 pm - 8:10 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:06 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$387Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

5:00 pm - 11:47 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:33 am - 6:20 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$387Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

5:50 am - 10:43 amPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:10 am - 4:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$388Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

9:00 am - 1:15 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:06 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$388Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4

6:00 am - 11:41 amPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 41m1 stop Newark

7:54 pm - 11:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

3h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$488United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

3:15 pm - 7:08 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 53m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:54 pm - 11:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

3h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$603United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

8:00 pm - 11:41 amPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

15h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

7:54 pm - 11:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

3h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$698United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 3

6:00 am - 10:13 amPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 13m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1:45 pm - 6:31 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$721American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 4

6:00 am - 12:13 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:10 pm - 7:37 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 27m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$721American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

10:19 am - 2:40 pmPIT Pittsburgh-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 21m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:21 pm - 8:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PIT Pittsburgh

3h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$727American Airlines

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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? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Pittsburgh to Columbia departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 50% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Columbia at $253 round-trip.
•May ($418) and July ($407) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Cheapest flight	$160

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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
How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Columbia takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Pittsburgh to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia range from $288 to $393, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.
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 $317 to $1,842. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $402, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
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).
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) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Pittsburgh to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $209.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 46m, compared with 3h 56m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $277, about $209 less than Sunday fares (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 $165 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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