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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbia round-trip from $335. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $353, and Delta, from $355. Users have found that American Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

$303 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $315 and $395, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Columbia flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $335. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $250 on average our data indicates $436 when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.

What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Consider Alaska Airlines (88%), Qatar Airways (85%) or American Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 48 days in advance to save up to 22% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 48 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $399, or $399 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Columbia from Philadelphia average $434. You can even find prices in January for less than $434, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $305. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbia from Philadelphia. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

To fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, you need to book a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Metropolitan (CAE). Nonstop flights to Columbia Metropolitan from Philadelphia take 1h 52m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Philadelphia to Metropolitan offered by 2 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$252 (Mytrip)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$483
Good round-trip deal	$412 or less

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

Thu 6/56:00 amPHL - CAE

1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/82:32 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop19h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$252

Wed 5/213:45 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2410:45 amCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$335

Thu 9/119:00 amPHL - CAE

1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/143:23 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$353

Wed 5/2110:36 amPHL - CAE

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Sat 5/245:55 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$355

Wed 5/216:30 amPHL - CAE

2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$452

Best flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

Thu 6/56:00 amPHL - CAE

1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/82:32 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop19h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$252

Wed 5/213:45 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2410:45 amCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$335

Thu 9/119:00 amPHL - CAE

1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/143:23 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$353

Wed 5/2110:36 amPHL - CAE

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Sat 5/245:55 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$355

Wed 5/216:30 amPHL - CAE

2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$452

Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
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Sat 4/126:59 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/147:54 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$446

Sat 4/1210:43 amPHL - CAE

1 stop23h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/147:43 pmCAE - PHL

2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$622

Wed 5/213:45 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/2410:45 amCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$335

Wed 5/2110:36 amPHL - CAE

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Sat 5/245:55 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$355

Wed 5/216:30 amPHL - CAE

2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$452

One-way flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

Thu 5/110:39 amPHL - CAE

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$303

Fri 5/26:04 pmPHL - CAE

2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$315

Tue 4/155:20 amPHL - CAE

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$395

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PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

2:32 pm-9:53 am

1 stop19h 21m

$252

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

3:45 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

10:45 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$335

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

10:36 am-2:58 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

5:55 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 02m

$355

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-9:59 am

2 stops27h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

7:49 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$452

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 6/5

4:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

3:23 pm-11:25 am

3 stops20h 02m

$453

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Fri 6/6

6:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$283

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

10:39 am-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$303

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$312

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Philadelphia-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Columbia 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

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

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

8,619 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

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

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

7,889 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

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

What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?
To fly from Philadelphia to Columbia, you need to book a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Metropolitan (CAE). Nonstop flights to Columbia Metropolitan from Philadelphia take 1h 52m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Philadelphia to Metropolitan offered by 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbia round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbia round-trip from $335. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $353, and Delta, from $355. Users have found that American Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia one-way?
$303 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $315 and $395, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Consider Alaska Airlines (88%), Qatar Airways (85%) or American Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.
What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $335. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $250 on average our data indicates $436 when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.
Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Philadelphia 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 2 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$307	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Columbia. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

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

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Rainfall in Columbia by month

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Temperature in Columbia by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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