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$254+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Columbia (CLT - CAE)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — CAE
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia (CAE). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$368
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$254
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$381
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 9/279:00 amCLT - CAE
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/42:29 pmCAE - CLT
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 amCLT - CAE
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amCAE - CLT
1 stop17h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$513

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Columbia 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Charlotte

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/22

11:10 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/29

6:32 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$368

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/29

2:53 pm-9:46 am

1 stop18h 53m

$533

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/24

2:00 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$254

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/24

10:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$260

CharlotteColumbia

CLT - CAE

CLTCAE

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/9

10:24 am-9:51 am

1 stop23h 27m

$272

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Deals found on 3/25

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Charlotte to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 CLT to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charlotte to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

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 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to Columbia?

    Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Charlotte Douglas. Booking flights from Douglas (CLT) to Metropolitan (CAE) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Columbia from 1 airline. 8h 10m is how long a flight from Charlotte to Columbia Metropolitan will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Columbia round-trip from $368. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Charlotte to Columbia for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $254 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $260 and United Airlines from $272 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charlotte to Columbia?

    Before booking your flight to Columbia from Charlotte, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Piedmont Airlines (80%), American Airlines (78%), PSA Airlines( 71%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Columbia 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 Charlotte to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Charlotte to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 airline flying from Charlotte to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Charlotte to Columbia. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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