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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $334-$578
American Airlines
Sun 12/9Sat 12/15
BOS - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$312
Typical prices: $293-$526
American Airlines
Mon 12/24Fri 12/28
DCA - CAE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 41m
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Most flights • 126 per week
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Columbia

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Columbia

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 5:44 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 34m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 11:50 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
5h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$281American Airlines
Sat, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 6
Delta Logo
3:10 pm - 7:52 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:25 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 25m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$281Delta
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 3:46 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 46m1 stop New York LaGuardia
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 5:07 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$281Delta
Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 4
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 10:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:38 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 38mnonstop
$308American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:51 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 51m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 12:14 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
6h 13m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$310American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Dec 19
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 11:51 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 10:42 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$310Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 5:37 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 20m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 10:42 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
4h 03m1 stop Philadelphia
$310American Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 30
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 2:24 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 54m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:30 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
8h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$315United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:48 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 33m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-BOS Boston Logan Intl
6h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$315United Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:24 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 4:35 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$319United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Columbia

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Columbia?

Boston to Columbia is the cheapest route at $281 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $308.

How much is a flight to Columbia?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Columbia costs $427, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Pittsburgh average $324, while Cleveland runs a bit higher at $339.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbia?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Columbia at $394 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $562.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia with an average price of $338 round-trip.
•November ($461) and October ($458) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to Columbia are the cheapest at $425 round-trip on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $465.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbia?

Flights under $334 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Columbia at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Washington, D.C. $282
•Chicago $287
•Cleveland $288.

When are flights to Columbia the cheapest?

Flights to Columbia are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Columbia

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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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Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for flights to Columbia

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$160
Beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 17% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia

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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Your questions about flights to Columbia, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Columbia is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Columbia is around $334 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How far is Columbia Metropolitan from downtown Columbia?

    Columbia Metropolitan is 6.5 mi from downtown Columbia.

  • How long are nonstop flights to Columbia from different departure cities?

    Nonstop flight time to Columbia varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Atlanta: 56m
    • From Philadelphia: 1h 57m
    • From Chicago: 2h 05m
    • From New York: 2h 09m
    • From Dallas: 2h 15m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Columbia?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Columbia are from Chicago, starting at $308 round-trip, and from Washington, D.C., starting at $319 round-trip.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Columbia?

    Last-minute fares to Columbia (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 12% higher than the average round-trip fare of $427.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Columbia?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Columbia at 126 per week, and for this route American Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Columbia. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Columbia?

  • How many flights serve Columbia?

    Columbia receives 32 flights per day and 224 per week from across the world. Atlanta has the most flights to Columbia, with 46 weekly 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).

Your guide to booking Columbia flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Columbia, book around 17 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 24% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Columbia, a good round-trip fare is around $334. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Columbia in January. Round-trip fares historically average $338, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $40 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to Columbia average $425 compared to $465 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Columbia, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, American Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Delta includes a cabin bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • 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 8699 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

2.0 MediocreJames, Nov 2026
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I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

Great as one can be for a one connection 6 hour flight

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.

Terrible boarding - 4 flights boarded from the same gate. Chaos there; long ramps to the plane.

Fine except from Chicago to moline three different gate changes and flight times

The food could have been better and the entertainment could have better movies or streaming.

Connection times always good online, but not in reality when first leg is delayed (2 out of 2 times this trip).

When booking, the connection times seem fine. But in reality, my two connections were cut short by the first leg being delayed due to issues at the destination (too much traffic going into SFO, ORD) and it became extremely stressful.

It was good flight was smooth, little cold on the plane but other wise good.

I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

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

Terrible. We needed to change return flights due to an incoming hurricane. They would not refund our return flight.

The employees at Sioux Falls airport were friendly and helpful. As a veteran/retired military Allegiant allows two checked bags, one carry on bag and a seat on the plane all at no cost. The flight crew and pilots were friendly and very competent.

The check-in and flight crew employees are excellent. The flight was good and the seats were adequate.

The flights to and from Cincinnati were great at being on time for both, departures and arrivals. The planes could use some updating.

It was a dismal experience. The flight was delayed for 4 hours, and we spent hours in the plane, without air, during the summer. We were not provided with water, and the medical assistance was inadequate when it arose.

The landing the pilot was very smooth. The flight attendant was kind of rude.The boarding the plane in punta Gorda was not great made us wait out in the heat 😞

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 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.

Totally uninformed of the situation. Not yet sure about compensation. Highly disappointed.

Horrible. Their delay cause me to miss my connection, the the flight they rebooked was delayed over an hour because they over booked the crew. They also left my suitcase out in the rain for hours ruining items I had in the suitcase and blew off my complaint.. worst experience ever.

The flight was almost an hour delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight, then the rebooked flight was delayed a couple of hours. They also left my suitcase in the rain for hours ruining some items I had in there. They also just blew off my complaint. It was my absolute worst flight experience of all time:

First class snacks - stewardess gave out multiples to everyone until there was almost no selection left when she got back to me last in first class cabin. Nothing left that I would eat.

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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