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$184+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Columbia (MSP - 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CAE
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Tue 1/7
Tue 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

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February

Average price

$362
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/236:00 amMSP - CAE
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/274:45 pmCAE - MSP
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/285:20 amMSP - CAE
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Fri 2/76:00 amCAE - MSP
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/1$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/174:30 pmMSP - CAE
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/218:14 pmCAE - MSP
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1$289

Find flights from Minneapolis to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 2, 2025.

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MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/27

4:45 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$259

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

7:14 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/22

5:40 am-9:13 am

1 stop4h 33m

$276

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/17

4:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/21

8:14 pm-12:42 am

1 stop5h 28m

$289

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/2

8:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$210

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-5:01 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$215

MinneapolisColumbia

MSP - CAE

MSPCAE

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/4

6:11 pm-8:33 pm

3 stops25h 22m

$549

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Columbia in January.
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 Minneapolis-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Columbia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 2, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 2, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,536 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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
8,536 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,536 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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
8,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,536 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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
8,536 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Columbia round-trip from $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $261, and United Airlines, from $266. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Columbia are United Airlines ($184), American Airlines ($189), and Delta ($211).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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