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$248
Typical prices: $242-$343
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Typical prices: $213-$233
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Cheap Flights to Columbia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Columbia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Columbia

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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4:33 pm - 6:16 pm
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6:00 am - 7:37 am
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1h 37mnonstop
$248American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
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9:15 pm - 10:52 pm
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1h 37mnonstop
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4:46 pm - 6:29 pm
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DCA
1h 43mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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12:45 pm - 2:21 pm
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1h 36mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:30 pm
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IAD
1h 36mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:30 am - 1:14 pm
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7h 44m
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10:05 am - 2:57 pm
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4h 52m
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$251Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:47 am
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4h 02m
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6:25 am - 2:50 pm
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BOS
8h 25m
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$256United Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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5:00 am - 9:34 am
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4h 34m
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6:46 pm - 8:34 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:56 am
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CAE
1h 41mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 9:24 pm
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IAD
1h 39mnonstop
$257United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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8:20 am - 10:01 am
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1h 41mnonstop
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7:42 pm - 11:59 pm
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4h 17m
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$259American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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12:27 pm - 5:20 pm
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4h 53m
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6:08 pm - 11:48 pm
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5h 40m
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$269Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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7:26 pm - 11:54 pm
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4h 28m
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11:55 am - 6:28 pm
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$269Delta
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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?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Columbia was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $248 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?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Columbia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Columbia is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $315. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $495 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Columbia is January, where tickets cost $331 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 $248.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Columbia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Columbia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $348 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 $388.

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 Atlanta $259 round-trip, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport $264 round-trip, from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport $289 round-trip.

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When to book flights to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Washington, D.C., at $248 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 $369. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National $254, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $271, from Newark $343
  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Columbia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Columbia. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

6.0 GoodSohail, Jul 2026
LGA - DCA
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Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

I missed the flight because the Minneapolis flight was 49 minutes LATE, and the Boise flight LEFT 24 minutes EARLY!

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.

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

Comfortable seating POS to IAH. Food options were satisfactory. Good seat from IAH to ANC. Food options could be better.

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Updates kept changing. Sears were extremely cramped. Very little leg room. Flight attendant was rushing through with drinks and hit me in the knee either the cart and didn’t apologize. They gave a 15 dollar voucher in airport which doesn’t buy. Much and it was so late that choices were limited.

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

Always pretty good as far as I see it. Staff was friendly and process was quick to get on and off.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

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

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.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

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.

This flight was of course delayed because American cannot have flights that are not delayed.

Well, true to American Airlines, both of my flights were delayed. But it’s a good thing that American is so consistently incompetent because if the first flight was delayed in the second flight was on time then I might’ve had a problem..

I sat at the airport all night from 8 pm until midnight. The airline kept delaying the flight. They also kept moving us to different gates - 4 times. Then they told us we didn’t have a pilot so we had to wait. Then they cancelled the flight at midnight! I ended up having to rent a car to drive home. So i ended up not even being able to fly on the flight i paid for. Ridiculous, and no agents could help at all. I will not ever book this flight.

Not great. I understand delays happen due to weather and crew issues, but it was unacceptable that no agents were available at the counters inside the airport for customer service or help getting on a standby list. The app was not helpful either. I stood in line for an hour waiting for someone to show up at the gate to help me get on a standby flight. Customer care does not seem to be a priority.

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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