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

Flights from Wausau to Columbia usually depart from Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Wausau to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Wausau to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $708, a difference of $329. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wausau 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 Wausau 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 $493 to $1,025. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Wausau to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $415, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Wausau and Columbia?

Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Wausau (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

Round-trip flights from Wausau to Columbia typically range from $379 to $618. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $493, on Delta.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Wausau to Columbia?

Delta ($493) and American Airlines ($524) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Wausau to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $541. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Wausau to Columbia layovers at 3h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Apr 19 - Sat, Apr 24

4:15 pm - 11:54 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 39m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:55 am - 9:12 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

10h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$493Delta

Mon, Apr 19 - Sat, Apr 24

6:32 pm - 11:59 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:48 pm - 11:48 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

12h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$524American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

6:32 pm - 11:59 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:48 pm - 11:48 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

12h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$524American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

6:32 pm - 11:59 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

8h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$524American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

4:15 pm - 11:54 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 39m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 3:48 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

9h 48m2 stops New York LaGuardia Minneapolis St Paul

$544Delta

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

4:15 pm - 11:54 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 39m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 3:48 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

9h 48m2 stops New York LaGuardia Minneapolis St Paul

$578Delta

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

6:32 pm - 11:59 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 am - 6:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

8h 26m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$595American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

6:32 pm - 10:13 amCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

14h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

12:48 pm - 11:48 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

12h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$620American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28

4:51 pm - 11:55 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:53 am - 11:04 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$621American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Sat, May 1

5:40 am - 8:21 pmCWA Wausau Central Wisconsin-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

13h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

6:00 am - 1:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-CWA Wausau Central Wisconsin

8h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$664American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Wausau to Columbia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wausau to Columbia departing in april.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Wausau to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Wausau to Columbia.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wausau 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 Wausau 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 $493 to $1,025. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Wausau to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Wausau to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $415, which is 15% below 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 Wausau to Columbia?
Flights from Wausau to Columbia usually depart from Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Wausau to Columbia pass through?
Most connecting flights from Wausau to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wausau to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Wausau to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $708, a difference of $329.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Wausau and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Wausau (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $379, about $329 less than Monday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wausau to Columbia trip for February. Fares historically average $379 round-trip in that month - typically $329 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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