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$120+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbia (CAE)

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ORD — CAE
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Delta)

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/45:00 amPIA - CAE
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/84:09 pmCAE - PIA
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/129:36 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/165:10 amCAE - STL
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/49:38 amORD - CAE
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Tue 3/115:40 amCAE - ORD
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 1/20$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/45:05 pmMDW - CAE
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Tue 3/117:15 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/21$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/115:05 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Sat 2/151:00 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/20$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 5/107:20 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Tue 5/132:59 pmCAE - STL
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 1/20$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/206:30 amSTL - CAE
2 stops6h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/262:46 pmCAE - STL
2 stops9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/56:25 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:43 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/1210:53 amMLI - CAE
2 stops7h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/1510:30 amCAE - MLI
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/43:36 pmPIA - CAE
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/86:15 amCAE - PIA
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/63:54 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/95:10 amCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/44:09 pmCMI - CAE
2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/810:22 amCAE - CMI
2 stops12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$407

Find flights from Illinois to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 January 21, 2025.

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PeoriaColumbia

PIA - CAE

PIACAE

Greater Peoria

Tue 2/4

5:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/8

4:09 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$199

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/12

9:36 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/16

5:10 am-8:51 am

1 stop4h 41m

$224

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

5:45 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/11

3:06 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$239

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/4

5:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/11

7:15 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$239

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/11

5:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/15

1:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$243

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/13

9:30 am-4:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

$249

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

6:24 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/22

5:05 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$266

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/20

6:30 am-2:11 pm

2 stops6h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/26

2:46 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$276

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/12

10:53 am-7:34 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/15

10:30 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$304

PeoriaColumbia

PIA - CAE

PIACAE

Greater Peoria

Tue 2/4

3:36 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/8

6:15 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 04m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Columbia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Columbia as you normally would.

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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Columbia to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Columbia.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $120. United Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on American Airlines start at $189 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Columbia?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Columbia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Columbia Metropolitan or Lambert-St Louis - Columbia Metropolitan.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Columbia on time: SkyWest Airlines (86%), United Airlines (86%), Lufthansa (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $279. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $239 on average our data indicates $390 when flying from Illinois to Columbia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$207Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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