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Cheapest round-trip
$259
Typical prices: $254-$467
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Sat 10/17Thu 10/22
IAD - CAE • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $266-$520
American Airlines
Fri 11/13Sun 11/15
DCA - CAE • Non-stop
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Columbia

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
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12:50 pm - 2:26 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 36mnonstop
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10:23 am - 11:55 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 32mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:15 am - 9:47 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 32mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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8:31 am - 10:19 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 48mnonstop
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5:20 am - 7:00 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 40mnonstop
$259American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:17 pm - 10:57 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 40mnonstop
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6:43 am - 8:30 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 47mnonstop
$259American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 18
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8:31 am - 10:19 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 48mnonstop
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5:20 am - 7:00 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 40mnonstop
$259American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:21 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 36mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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8:15 am - 9:47 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 32mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:55 am - 1:14 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:10 pm - 11:17 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 07m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$261Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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8:00 am - 2:42 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 42m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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11:28 am - 4:29 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$261Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:00 am - 2:42 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 42m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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2:00 pm - 7:07 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$261Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Columbia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Columbia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Columbia?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Columbia was found on the route from New York, at $259 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Columbia and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $279 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbia?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Columbia is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $321. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $487 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

The cheapest month for flights to Columbia is January, where tickets cost $334 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $450 and $434 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $252.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Columbia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Columbia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $361 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Columbia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $405.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbia?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Columbia, 25% of our users found tickets to Columbia for the following prices or less: From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport $274 round-trip, from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport $279 round-trip, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport $289 round-trip.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

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$153
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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia

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FAQs - booking Columbia flights

  • How to get from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Columbia city center?

    After your flight to Columbia, getting to the city center from Columbia Metropolitan Airport is quite easy: a number of hotels in the area offer handy shuttle bus rides and a pickup service to their guests, while independent travelers can opt for a taxi or a ride in a shared ride shuttle, both of which are located at the Arrivals Terminal, near the baggage claim area.

  • What kind of services does Columbia Metropolitan Airport offer?

    In order to satisfy people passing through its doors, Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers a wide range of services including free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, car rental desks, baby care facilities, a chapel, and mobile charging stations.

  • What airlines serve Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport is served by American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, United Express, and ViaAir. All these airlines connect Columbia to over a dozen other cities in the United States.

  • What attractions is Columbia Metropolitan Airport close to?

    If your stopover in Columbia is a long one, why not get out and explore? Columbia Metropolitan Airport is ideally located to reach downtown Columbia, located only 5 miles northeast. Attractions near the airport that are definitely worth a visit include the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens (6.3 miles to the northeast), the South Carolina State House (7.6 miles to the northeast), the Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park (6.8 miles to the northeast), and the South Carolina State Museum (6.6 miles to the northeast).

  • What is the cheapest flight to Columbia?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Columbia was found on the route from New York, at $259 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Columbia and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $279 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Columbia Metropolitan Airport from central Columbia?

    The distance between Columbia Metropolitan Airport and downtown Columbia is 6 miles.

  • What is the name of Columbia’s airport?

    All flights to Columbia land at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The airport code is CAE,and it can also be referred to as Columbia Metropolitan or Metropolitan.

  • How much is a flight to Columbia?

    On average, a flight to Columbia costs $378. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $44 and departed from Orlando Sanford Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Columbia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Columbia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Columbia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Columbia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Columbia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Columbia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Columbia? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Columbia for the following prices or less: From Chicago O'Hare Intl $269, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National $309, from Newark $350
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Columbia flight deals.
  • If you are flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, you need not worry about how to spend time before your flight. Indeed, the airport offers a range of stores and kiosks in which to do some great last minute shopping and stock up on snacks for the trip.
  • Eating at the airport is also not a problem as Columbia Metropolitan Airport features a largw food court which includes both options suited for full meals and others that are perfect for a simple and quick snack before your flight.
  • Members of the military on active duty and their families can head to the USO Lounge located in the Atrium of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. This lounge, which is free of charge, offers a series of amenities such as Wi-Fi, computers, video games, TVs, books, and complimentary food and drinks.
  • If your flight to Columbia lands late and you don’t want to travel into the city during the night, the best solution is to book a room in one of the many hotels located only minutes from Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Some of them, like the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Columbia Airport SC, offer a shuttle service, and all feature comfortable rooms and rich breakfast spreads.
  • Need to schedule a meeting between flights? The Columbia Metropolitan Airport features a Business Center, which is located on the lower level, near the baggage claim area. The center is equipped with workstations, Wi-Fi, and printing services, and includes a small conference room. It can be booked free of charge.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Columbia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8498 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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The plane was a rather tired 737-800, with old style small luggage bins. Poor air flow. USB charger in the infotainment system was not functioning. The flight was 2 hours late due to crew rest requirements (not their fault). On arrival in Seattle, waited on the tarmac for 30 minutes with very few updates from the crew.

4.0 OkayJeff, Aug 2026
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The plane was a rather tired 737-800, with old style small luggage bins. Poor air flow. USB charger in the infotainment system was not functioning. The flight was 2 hours late due to crew rest requirements (not their fault). On arrival in Seattle, waited on the tarmac for 30 minutes with very few updates from the crew.

Flight was delayed and we were on the runway after landing for 30 mins

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

All good on Delta's part. Passengers could be a little more courteous to each other.

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

No complaints - left 20 minutes later than planned but still arrived on time.

Flight did not have wifi service. It was experiencing technical difficulties. Definitely and old plane that needs updating.

Very Poor. Significant delays getting to Chicago and then very poor communication on delays in Chicago to Cleveland. We could have rented a car and driven there faster than the delays ended up being.

The app logs you out right when you are boarding requiring all passwords and reservation number for the flight. Super annoying

The pre-order only approach for fresh food is really challenging

the seat has a problem. the back had a hole.

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

Really old place. Not as clean as it should be, tray tables needed better cleaning. The items, trays and some other items need to b6 engineered. Anything task you or crew may do is incredibly load, seriously engineer for quiet smooth, easy. Just opening and closing the tray table is actually dangerous and can easily injure a finger. I'm sure it happens as it happened to me! First time I used United and likely will be the last!

Like the fact that the boarding was expedited. But the delay and chaos around the onboarding was not appreciated.

Flight was 2.5 late. Maybe not United’s fault but late none the less. We were late as well on the first leg. WiFi quit working with an hour left.

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

My exit seat was very comfortable Coffee was to be purchased but sodas free 😏

It was poor a four hour delay and no explanation for the delay. What’s a 35 dollars going to do. It also made me miss my car rental,

It was on time. Flight was comfortable. Staff was nice. It was the way a flight should always be.

The price was the only good thing about this flight. It was scary during takeoff when the plane tilted side to side. It made me feel very nervous as I have never had a take-off that unsmooth. There was no on-flight movie or music options and the only complimentary option was water. Other airlines offer trail mix or a caramel cookie and pop options as complimentary. This flight was a 2.5 hour flight. I understand for shorter flights not having options, but a flight 2 hours or longer should offer more complimentary options and in flight entertainment. Also the seats did not recline and for a longer flight reclining seats are a must for comfort.

A very pleasant flight but it would be greatly improved with wifi to help entertain kids

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

No frills, value airline. This trip was exactly what I expected. The flight was on time departing and arrived ahead of schedule. The crew was very efficient at getting people on and off the plane. I think the carry-on bag charges discouraged most people from bringing one, which led to quicker de-planing. I was careful to only bring a carefully packed personal item that was under the size limit. If you keep in mind that everything costs extra with this airline (including snacks, drinks, and printing boarding passes), and go into this with the right expectations, then all will be well. For the price difference, I would fly this airline again. My flight was only 1 hr. 20 minutes though. Much longer than that and comfort might drive me to another airline. The seats are very basic and don't recline at all.

Luggage handling and communication is extremely poor. I landed in india 15th and recived luggage today. Based on my itag the luggage was in Germany. They kept me in dark. Etihad num er in india was non operatuonal. Had to call USA etihad. It should not be so difficullt. I came for 1 week business trip everything was screwed . This is the first and also will be last for me

There was no service on the flight even though there was no turbulence or any other issues on the flight. Nobody greeted at the entry or leaving the airplane, staff crew looked annoyed and not helpful at all.

mechanical problem delayed more than 2 hours on the run way.

I paid extra for a seat up front and at last minute was moved to the 2nd to last row - which I could have had for free. No reason and no refund. Really great customer service American

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Multiple gate changes and significant delay leaving DFW. Made for a late arrival

For the price of the ticket you get nothing. The plane had 1 bathroom in the back and when the flight attendant did service no one could use it. No announcement just was told to go back to my seat. Ridiculous and rude.

In-flight Wi-Fi didn’t work and the flight was 25 minutes late. The Embraer plane I was on was pretty old and the tray table was broken.

American Airlines no longer has Bischoff biscuits. This is intolerable.

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