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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $314-$527
Delta
Mon 12/17Sat 12/22
SRQ - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$160
Typical prices: $267-$322
American Airlines
Wed 11/21
SRQ - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Sarasota and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $397 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sarasota to Columbia (SRQ-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sarasota to Columbia

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 22
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7:14 am - 1:14 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:03 am - 9:51 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
3h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:38 pm - 11:51 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:02 pm - 11:14 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
5h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 22
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11:13 am - 3:41 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:03 am - 9:51 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
3h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 21
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6:00 am - 9:25 amSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 9:58 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
4h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:05 am - 11:08 amSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:01 am - 3:25 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$334Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:34 pm - 11:53 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:55 pm - 12:32 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
4h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$334Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:00 am - 11:08 amSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:35 am - 10:11 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
4h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$334Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:34 pm - 11:53 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:01 am - 3:25 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$334Delta
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:44 am - 12:17 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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2:32 pm - 9:16 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
6h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$396American Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 12
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4:26 pm - 12:45 amSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:26 pm - 9:49 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
7h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$409United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sarasota to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Sarasota to Columbia typically range from $314 to $527. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sarasota to Columbia. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.

Key details for Sarasota to Columbia flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$160
Beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Sarasota to Columbia

When to book flights from Sarasota to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sarasota 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 Sarasota to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Sarasota to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Sarasota to Columbia takes 00m, covering 460 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sarasota 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 Sarasota to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sarasota to Columbia range from $314 to $527, with an average of $452 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Sarasota 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 $1,640. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Sarasota to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 13% 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 Sarasota to Columbia?

    Flights from Sarasota to Columbia usually depart from Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

    Connecting flights from Sarasota to Columbia most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Sarasota to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $695, a difference of $319.

    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 Sarasota to Columbia?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 34m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Your guide to booking Sarasota to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $376, about $319 less than Monday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sarasota to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $314 round-trip in that month - typically $381 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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