Columbia

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Flights to Columbia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 27, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$393

Round-trip from

$97

One-way from

$91

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
From New York to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from New York to Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Columbia Metropolitan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Columbia Metropolitan.

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Cheapest flights to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Columbia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

Sat 7/269:15 amEWR - CAE
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/212:17 pmCAE - EWR
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$97
Wed 4/307:59 amEWR - CAE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Wed 5/141:43 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/26$249
Tue 4/2210:06 amEWR - CAE
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/287:43 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$268
Thu 6/199:00 amEWR - CAE
Nonstop2h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/222:48 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$281
Sat 4/269:00 amLGA - CAE
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Wed 4/3010:30 amCAE - LGA
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/26$305
Wed 4/308:09 amJFK - CAE
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:02 pmCAE - JFK
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$305
Wed 4/167:30 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/266:01 amCAE - LGA
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$309
Thu 6/196:30 amLGA - CAE
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/222:48 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$334
Thu 6/196:41 pmSWF - CAE
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/222:48 pmCAE - SWF
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$348
Fri 4/2510:25 amLGA - CAE
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/277:43 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$349
Sat 7/265:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:03 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$353
Fri 10/2411:55 amLGA - CAE
3 stops25h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/263:23 pmCAE - LGA
2 stops27h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$418

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Sat 7/26

9:15 am-11:17 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/2

12:17 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$97

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Wed 4/30

7:59 am-2:19 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/14

1:43 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$249

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 4/22

10:06 am-2:17 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/28

7:43 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$268

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Thu 6/19

9:00 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/22

2:48 pm-9:03 am

1 stop18h 15m

$281

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 4/29

8:15 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/30

5:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 30m

$294

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/6

5:40 am-9:39 am

1 stop3h 59m

$305

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

8:09 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/14

6:02 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$305

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/16

7:30 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/26

6:01 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$309

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/19

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/22

2:48 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 12m

$334

New WindsorColumbia

SWF - CAE

SWFCAE

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 6/19

6:41 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/22

2:48 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop28h 23m

$348

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/26

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Compare providers for flights to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Columbia in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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: Out of all of the providers offering Columbia flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Columbia flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Columbia flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Columbia. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbia

When is the best time to book a flight to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Columbia. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Columbia, you should look to book at least 76 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.

How long is the flight to Columbia?

On average, a flight from New York to Columbia takes 8 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Columbia from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbia should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Columbia are Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines to Columbia 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

FAQs about flying to Columbia

Best Time to Fly to Columbia, SC

April marks the beginning of tourist season in Columbia and ushers in a variety of festivals and events with Jazz Appreciation, the Congaree Art Festival, Earth Fest and the Capital City Wing and Fling.  April and May bring the best weather of the year with warm temperatures and sunny skies – ideal for enjoying the city’s many parks.  June through September are hot months with greater than average precipitation.  Budget minded travelers should consider arriving in October, when hotel rates are lower, the weather is temperate and the city enjoys a month full of music and art festivals as well as hosting the South Carolina State Fair.

Getting around Columbia, SC

Columbia’s urban core is pedestrian-friendly and taxicabs can be found near the hotels and waterfront.  Although the city has a decent bus system, it is scheduled and routed to meet the needs of local citizens and tourist destinations are not well served.  Many tourists choose to rent a car, particularly if planning to visit the city’s surrounding parklands.

Columbia, SC airport overview

A small, convenient transport hub, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of a few entry points for visitors to the ‘Palmetto State’ of South Carolina.

Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are operated by American carriers offering short connections to bigger, international airports such as Chicago O’Hare, New York’s LaGuardia, and Washington-Dulles.

South Carolina is often overlooked as a major tourist destination, but it is a beautiful state, offering plenty of outdoor activities, and down-home southern hospitality. Make sure you check out the Riverbank Botanical Gardens – one of the most beautiful urban parks in the whole of North America.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Metropolitan (CAE) if they wish to fly to Columbia. The Columbia airport is 6.5 mi from the city center. Booking flights from New York to Columbia Metropolitan should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Columbia if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Columbia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia?

    Columbia Metropolitan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia. One-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan typically cost $124, while round-trip flights cost around $244.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Columbia?

    A round-trip flight to Columbia will typically cost around $313, however they can be found for as little as $244.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Columbia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 58 minutes).

  • Does Columbia Metropolitan have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbia Metropolitan can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan?

    Yes. Columbia Metropolitan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Red Roof Inn Columbia, SC Airport is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan).

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