Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Columbia?

Flights from Portland to Columbia usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Portland to Columbia.

Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Columbia pass through?

One-stop flights from Portland to Columbia most commonly connect through: • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 53% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Portland to Columbia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $767, a difference of $444. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Portland to Columbia?

A nonstop flight from Portland to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 886 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Portland 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 Portland 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 $319 to $1,989. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Portland to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Portland to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $293, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 43m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 4h 51m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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 Portland to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Columbia range from $339 to $496, with an average of $409 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland to Columbia?

United Airlines ($319) and American Airlines ($339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Portland to Columbia?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) is the most popular layover for the Portland to Columbia route. 53% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DCA.

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

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $376. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to Columbia layovers at 161 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $339-$496

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August

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New York LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest • Avg $376 (round-trip)

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

Shortest trip • 4h 32m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Columbia

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

7:58 am - 4:57 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:16 am - 2:27 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$319United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 11:15 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 15m1 stop Newark

2:52 pm - 7:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$319United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

5:15 am - 9:47 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:16 am - 2:27 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$319United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 11:15 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 15m1 stop Newark

10:37 am - 7:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

8h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$324United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

5:15 am - 4:57 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:16 am - 2:27 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$324United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

5:15 am - 9:47 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:37 am - 7:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

8h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$324United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

6:00 am - 4:57 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 57m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 am - 7:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

8h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$329United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

8:03 am - 4:57 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 54m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 am - 6:49 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

8h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$329United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

4:27 pm - 11:19 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 52m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:37 pm - 11:36 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 59m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

4:27 pm - 11:09 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 42m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:37 pm - 11:36 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 59m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Portland to Columbia

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

6:00 am - 10:19 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3:34 pm - 10:13 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

6h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$453American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

5:15 am - 5:03 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:54 pm - 11:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

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

$458United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

5:15 am - 1:40 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:22 am - 6:29 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

8h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$575United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22

8:00 am - 5:03 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:15 pm - 9:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

6:06 am - 11:11 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 05m1 stop Newark

2:15 pm - 9:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22

5:15 am - 5:03 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:15 pm - 9:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$726United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

5:15 am - 1:40 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:15 pm - 9:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$729United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

6:06 am - 11:11 amPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 05m1 stop Newark

10:29 am - 5:54 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$733United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22

5:15 am - 5:03 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:29 am - 11:32 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

13h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$743United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

4:41 pm - 10:37 pmPWM Portland-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 56m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:47 pm - 11:45 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PWM Portland

4h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$884American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Columbia start at $319. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $339 to $496. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on United Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Columbia, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 87% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	August
High season	January
Cheapest flight	$284

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.

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When to book flights from Portland to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Columbia?
Flights from Portland to Columbia usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Portland to Columbia.
Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Columbia pass through?
One-stop flights from Portland to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Columbia?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Portland to Columbia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $767, a difference of $444. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Portland to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from Portland to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 886 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Portland 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 Portland 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 $319 to $1,989. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Portland to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Portland to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $293, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Columbia?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 43m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 4h 51m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).
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 Portland to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Portland to Columbia range from $339 to $496, with an average of $409 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $323 - about $444 less than Sunday (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Columbia trip for August. Fares historically average $323 round-trip in that month - typically $571 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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