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$187+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Columbia (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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CAE
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$214
(Delta)

One-way from

$187
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$504
From Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:00 amCMH - CAE
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Sun 5/255:55 pmCAE - CMH
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/23$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/306:51 amCMH - CAE
1 stop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/18:41 pmCAE - CMH
1 stop3h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/110:32 amCMH - CAE
1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/42:50 pmCAE - CMH
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$364

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Columbia that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusColumbia

CMH - CAE

CMHCAE

Columbus

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop3h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/25

5:55 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 13m

$214

ColumbusColumbia

CMH - CAE

CMHCAE

Columbus

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/1

6:12 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$229

ColumbusColumbia

CMH - CAE

CMHCAE

Columbus

Fri 8/29

10:35 am-2:15 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/31

2:52 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$372

ColumbusColumbia

CMH - CAE

CMHCAE

Columbus

Wed 6/18

11:10 am-3:48 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$187

ColumbusColumbia

CMH - CAE

CMHCAE

Columbus

Wed 6/18

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$400

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Deals found on 4/23

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Columbus 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 CMH to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 April 24, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Columbia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 April 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbus to Columbia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 Columbus to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Columbia from Columbus, you will be flying to Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Metropolitan per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $214, Delta will fly you from Columbus to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $229 and $372, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Columbus 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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