Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Germany from $699

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CAE — FRA
May 21 — May 281

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Germany?

October can be a great time to fly to Germany from Columbia with a flight ticket averaging about $1,045. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $662. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia to Germany (CAE - DE)?

When flying from Columbia to Germany, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbia to Germany

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Columbia and Germany. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Columbia to Germany. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 11/42:40 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/145:10 pmFRA - CAE
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$742
Fri 11/86:00 amCAE - MUC
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:40 pmMUC - CAE
2 stops30h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$809
Thu 11/76:00 amCAE - MUC
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1711:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops37h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$824
Thu 11/76:04 amCAE - MUC
1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1711:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops37h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$826
Sun 5/266:30 amCAE - MUC
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/411:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$943
Sun 5/262:50 pmCAE - MUC
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/411:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops39h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$948
Fri 11/82:40 pmCAE - MUC
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1311:25 amMUC - CAE
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,061
Fri 11/86:00 amCAE - MUC
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/139:20 amMUC - CAE
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,065
Tue 8/202:55 pmCAE - DUS
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/49:30 amDUS - CAE
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,074

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbia to Germany

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbia and Germany. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Columbia to Germany. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 11/412:52 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1410:15 amFRA - CAE
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$756
Thu 10/3112:58 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops16h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1310:15 amFRA - CAE
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$805
Thu 10/315:31 amCAE - FRA
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1310:15 amFRA - CAE
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$806
Tue 5/217:39 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,096
Tue 5/215:04 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops47h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,097
Tue 5/215:04 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops47h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,102
Fri 6/2811:13 amCAE - FRA
1 stop14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/59:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,116
Fri 6/2812:43 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/59:20 amFRA - CAE
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,120
Fri 6/2811:13 amCAE - MUC
1 stop13h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/29:10 amMUC - CAE
1 stop20h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,150

Cheap Columbia to Germany flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbia to Germany specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Columbia to Germany in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 5/266:30 amCAE - MUC
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/411:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$943
Sun 5/262:50 pmCAE - MUC
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/411:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops39h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$948
Sun 5/266:00 amCAE - MUC
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Tue 6/410:25 amMUC - CAE
1 stop19h 32mKLM
Deal found 5/16$953
Fri 6/146:00 amCAE - MUC
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Fri 6/2111:45 amMUC - CAE
2 stops15h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/15$957
Fri 6/1412:52 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop13h 48mKLM
Sun 6/2311:00 amFRA - CAE
1 stop13h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/14$969
Fri 6/1412:52 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops14h 03mKLM
Sun 6/2311:00 amFRA - CAE
1 stop16h 33mKLM
Deal found 5/15$973
Sat 6/155:32 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop34h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/235:10 pmFRA - CAE
1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,083
Tue 5/217:39 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,096
Tue 5/215:04 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops47h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,097

Columbia to Germany 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbia and Germany in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Columbia to Germany in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 11/42:40 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/145:10 pmFRA - CAE
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$742
Mon 11/412:52 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1410:15 amFRA - CAE
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$756
Tue 10/292:40 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop12h 05mLufthansa
Fri 11/1510:45 amFRA - CAE
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$759
Tue 10/291:15 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops14h 25mDelta
Fri 11/1510:40 amFRA - CAE
1 stop14h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/16$763
Mon 11/46:04 amCAE - FRA
2 stops18h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/139:45 amFRA - CAE
2 stops15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$764
Sat 11/25:25 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop32h 55mLufthansa
Wed 11/1310:45 amFRA - CAE
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/16$778
Thu 10/3112:58 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops16h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1310:15 amFRA - CAE
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$805
Fri 11/86:36 pmCAE - MUC
2 stops19h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/183:55 pmMUC - CAE
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$806
Thu 10/315:31 amCAE - FRA
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1310:15 amFRA - CAE
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$806

Columbia to Germany flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Columbia to Germany for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Columbia to Germany. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sun 5/266:30 amCAE - MUC
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/411:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$943
Sun 5/262:50 pmCAE - MUC
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/411:50 amMUC - CAE
2 stops39h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$948
Sun 5/266:00 amCAE - MUC
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Tue 6/410:25 amMUC - CAE
1 stop19h 32mKLM
Deal found 5/16$953
Tue 5/217:39 pmCAE - FRA
1 stop29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,096
Tue 5/215:04 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops47h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,097
Tue 5/215:04 pmCAE - FRA
2 stops47h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/289:20 amFRA - CAE
2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,102
Sun 5/262:50 pmCAE - BER
2 stops14h 05mLufthansa
Wed 7/319:45 amBER - CAE
2 stops15h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,443
Tue 5/2110:00 amCAE - BER
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/287:20 amBER - CAE
2 stops18h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,644
Sun 5/263:55 pmCAE - BER
2 stops16h 50mDelta
Tue 7/3012:15 pmBER - CAE
2 stops17h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,695

One-way flights to Germany from Columbia

Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Germany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Columbia to Germany. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Columbia to Germany instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 7/910:00 amCAE - BER
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$699
Mon 7/1510:00 amCAE - BER
2 stops25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$724
Thu 7/116:30 amCAE - BER
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$739
Sat 7/136:30 amCAE - BER
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$749
Wed 7/1010:00 amCAE - BER
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$754
Sun 7/146:30 amCAE - BER
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$764
Wed 7/103:21 pmCAE - BER
3 stops49h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$775
Fri 7/126:30 amCAE - BER
2 stops49h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$788
Tue 7/910:00 amCAE - BER
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$807

Find flights from Columbia to Germany within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Germany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$742 - $827

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Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/4

1 stop15h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/14

2 stops33h 55m

$742

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/4

1 stop12h 23m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/14

1 stop19h 07m

$756

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/29

1 stop12h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

1 stop16h 20m

$759

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/29

2 stops15h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

1 stop14h 26m

$763

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/4

2 stops18h 26m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

2 stops15h 44m

$764

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/2

1 stop32h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

1 stop16h 20m

$778

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/31

2 stops16h 32m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

1 stop19h 07m

$805

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/2

2 stops14h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

1 stop14h 26m

$813

Columbia MetropolitanFrankfurt am Main

CAE - FRA

CAEFRA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/1

1 stop13h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/13

2 stops18h 01m

$827

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Deals found on 5/16

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Reviews of airlines servicing Germany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Germany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Germany. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Lufthansa from Columbia to Germany. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
1,764 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Germany?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Columbia to Germany.

  • Can I find flights from Columbia to Germany for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbia to Germany for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $742, but on average you can expect to pay $806.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbia to Germany for under $1,000?

    There are currently 15+ open flights from Columbia to Germany within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Germany one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $724. Users have also found prices from $871 and $1,466 on Delta and Brussels Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbia to Germany?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbia to Germany?

  • What does CAE to FRA mean?

    Great question - CAE to FRA just means Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Duesseldorf Intl Airport (DUS), Hamburg Airport (HAM), Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport (STR) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Germany that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbia to Germany flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbia to Germany with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbia to Germany flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Germany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Germany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Germany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Germany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Germany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Germany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Germany that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbia to Germany offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbia to Germany?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbia to Germany flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbia to Germany flight deals updated?

    The Columbia to Germany flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$661Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest$809Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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