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$115+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbia (CAE)

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ORD — CAE
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbia

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Round-trip from

$219
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$545

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia
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 March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/96:30 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/105:31 pmCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/58:12 pmORD - CAE
1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/132:16 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 5/126:17 amORD - CAE
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/198:45 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/107:05 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Sat 5/171:43 pmCAE - ORD
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/28$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/1010:25 amMDW - CAE
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Sat 5/175:46 pmCAE - MDW
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/28$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/197:10 amSTL - CAE
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Fri 4/257:18 pmCAE - STL
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/26$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/71:45 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/134:18 pmCAE - STL
2 stops6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/183:24 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/205:10 amCAE - MLI
2 stops6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/183:50 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/206:15 amCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 3/295:03 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Sun 3/307:15 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/27$339
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:17 amSTL - CAE
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/3110:00 amCAE - STL
2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/74:18 pmPIA - CAE
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/128:45 pmCAE - PIA
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$376

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Columbia that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Price

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

6:30 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/10

5:31 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$219

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

8:12 pm-11:17 am

1 stop14h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/13

2:16 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$226

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

6:17 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/19

8:45 pm-12:11 am

1 stop4h 26m

$227

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/17

1:43 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/10

10:25 am-3:00 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/17

5:46 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$229

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

7:20 am-2:13 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/31

11:15 am-3:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$233

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

1:59 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/13

4:18 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops6h 34m

$254

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/18

3:24 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/20

5:10 am-10:51 am

2 stops6h 41m

$254

MolineColumbia

MLI - CAE

MLICAE

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/18

3:50 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$294

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

6:30 am-2:12 pm

2 stops6h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/13

10:36 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$324

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Columbia

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

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines 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
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,882 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $115. Delta flights start at $115 while deals on United Airlines start at $202 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 (77%), Air New Zealand (77%), United Airlines (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $163. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $219 on average our data indicates $394 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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