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Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
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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 February 24, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$393

Round-trip from

$249

One-way from

$140

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
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From New York to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from New York to Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)
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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 February 24, 2025.

Wed 4/27:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Tue 4/85:06 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/23$249
Sat 3/229:30 amEWR - CAE
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/295:15 amCAE - EWR
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$250
Wed 4/92:29 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/166:01 amCAE - LGA
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$287
Tue 3/259:25 pmJFK - CAE
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/15:15 amCAE - JFK
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$305
Thu 4/38:59 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Tue 4/86:00 amCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/23$307
Thu 4/36:00 amLGA - CAE
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/87:43 pmCAE - LGA
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$327
Tue 3/116:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/157:30 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$329
Fri 5/96:00 amJFK - CAE
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Sun 5/117:56 pmCAE - JFK
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 2/24$419

Find flights to Columbia within your budget

Locate flights to Columbia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 24, 2025.

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Price

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/8

5:06 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$249

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Sat 3/22

9:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/29

5:15 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

$250

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/9

2:29 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/16

6:01 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$287

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

9:25 pm-9:54 am

1 stop12h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/1

5:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 45m

$305

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/3

8:59 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$307

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/3

6:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop3h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/8

7:43 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$327

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/15

7:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$329

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/11

7:56 pm-12:57 am

1 stop5h 01m

$419

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$140

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Fri 3/28

7:18 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$155

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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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Travel insights for flights to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 6 hours 15 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 afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Columbia

The most flights from New York to Columbia are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Columbia?

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

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $264

Delta

Delta

From $248

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $268

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 February 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,742 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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 4 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, Delta 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 $99, while round-trip flights cost around $225.

  • 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 $225.

  • 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 56 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Robert Mills Historic House and Park?

    If being close to Robert Mills Historic House and Park is important to you, you’ll want to land at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

  • 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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