What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $239 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $267 and $297 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $124. American Airlines flights start at $144 while deals on United Airlines start at $183 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay $757 for a flight from Columbia to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $174 while the most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $267.

What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Chicago are SkyWest Airlines (89%), Lufthansa (87%) and American Airlines (84%).

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

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Columbia to Chicago.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia to Chicago?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Chicago. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

To save on the cost of your flight from Columbia to Chicago, book at least 49 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 87% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $398 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $398.

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

Flights from Columbia to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Columbia to Chicago in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $186.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago?

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 Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Metropolitan to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Chicago?

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

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

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

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The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago are usually found in September or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$239 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$124 (Delta)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$343
Good round-trip deal	$351 or less
Good one-way deal	$295 or less

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

Wed 4/25:15 amCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/51:30 pmORD - CAE

1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/22

$239

Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Wed 3/127:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$267

Mon 3/106:11 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/126:30 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$297

Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 08mDelta

Wed 3/129:54 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$303

Best flights from Columbia to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Wed 4/25:15 amCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/51:30 pmORD - CAE

1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/22

$239

Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Wed 3/127:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$267

Mon 3/106:11 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/126:30 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$297

Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 08mDelta

Wed 3/129:54 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$303

Last-minute flights from Columbia to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to Chicago. Data last updated February 22, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 3/35:05 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines

Thu 3/131:55 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$452

Mon 3/38:03 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/1510:28 amORD - CAE

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$526

Tue 3/46:00 amCAE - ORD

1 stop13h 41mDelta

Mon 3/108:25 amORD - CAE

1 stop6h 40mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$395

Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Wed 3/127:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$267

Sat 3/810:45 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 08mDelta

Wed 3/129:54 amMDW - CAE

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$303

Mon 3/101:45 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/122:36 pmORD - CAE

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$247

Mon 3/106:11 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/126:30 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$297

One-way flights from Columbia to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Mon 5/55:00 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$124

Mon 5/53:06 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$144

Fri 3/78:05 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$144

Sat 7/2610:15 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$183

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/2

5:15 am-10:39 am

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

1:30 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$239

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/8

10:45 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

7:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$267

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/10

6:11 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

6:30 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$297

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - MDW

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/8

10:45 am-2:53 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/12

9:54 am-4:20 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$303

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/5

5:00 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$124

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/7

8:05 pm-12:07 am

1 stop5h 02m

$144

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - MDW

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/5

3:06 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$144

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/26

10:15 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$183

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Deals found on 2/21

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago 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 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 Chicago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia to Chicago, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Chicago 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 CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 73% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to Chicago 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

The most flights from CAE to CHI 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 Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

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. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,212 reviews

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

8,212 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,212 reviews

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

8,759 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,212 reviews

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

8,212 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago?
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 Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Metropolitan to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $239 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $267 and $297 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Chicago one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $124. American Airlines flights start at $144 while deals on United Airlines start at $183 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Chicago?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Chicago are SkyWest Airlines (89%), Lufthansa (87%) and American Airlines (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago?
On average you can expect to pay $757 for a flight from Columbia to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $174 while the most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $267.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Chicago 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?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Chicago 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 Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$203	Average$309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$207	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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