Columbia

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Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Flights to Columbia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2024, 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 December 18, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$526

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$138
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
From New York to Columbia Metropolitan
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 December 18, 2024.

Tue 12/316:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/74:45 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$274
Wed 12/186:00 amEWR - CAE
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/142:32 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$293
Thu 12/192:30 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/235:34 pmCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$383
Sat 12/212:59 pmJFK - CAE
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/47:50 amCAE - JFK
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$427
Tue 12/3110:27 amLGA - CAE
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/310:29 amCAE - LGA
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$489
Wed 12/181:50 pmLGA - CAE
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Wed 12/252:30 pmCAE - LGA
Nonstop1h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/17$498
Wed 12/188:30 amJFK - CAE
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Wed 12/251:00 pmCAE - JFK
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/17$776
Wed 12/187:05 amEWR - CAE
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Wed 12/186:02 pmCAE - EWR
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,238

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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 December 18, 2024.

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NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 1/21

10:29 am-2:47 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/29

3:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$238

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Sat 1/18

8:09 am-12:27 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/19

11:08 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$244

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 12/31

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/7

4:45 pm-12:58 am

1 stop8h 13m

$274

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/9

1:59 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/14

5:06 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$353

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/1

10:45 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/4

5:00 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$355

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/21

5:44 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/23

7:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$358

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

10:29 am-2:10 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/3

5:25 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$364

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

8:35 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/3

6:50 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 08m

$418

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/18

2:15 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$138

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Sat 3/8

5:14 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$138

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Deals found on 12/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Columbia in December.
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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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 December 13, 2024.

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 2 hours 50 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 Friday mornings, 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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American 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.
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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, 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 $119, while round-trip flights cost around $189.

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

    A round-trip flight to Columbia will typically cost around $318, however they can be found for as little as $189.

  • 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).

  • 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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