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$126+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — ORD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$192
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$465 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/132:16 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/167:15 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:49 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/56:30 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/13$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:43 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Fri 7/1111:19 amORD - CAE
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/14$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/171:18 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/54:17 pmORD - CAE
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:42 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/192:49 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/13

2:16 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

7:15 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$197

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/17

7:49 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

6:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$219

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/21

1:43 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

11:19 am-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$229

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/17

1:18 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

4:17 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$248

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/14

3:42 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

2:49 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$269

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/2

10:42 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$126

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/6

2:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 15m

$129

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/27

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$202

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/15

7:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$212

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Deals found on 4/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbia-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAE to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

The most flights from CAE to ORD are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,919 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Columbia. Booking flights from Metropolitan (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $192, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $212 and $223 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (83%) or Lufthansa (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $134. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $886 when flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$207Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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