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 Delta, from $355, and United Airlines, from $461. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

$168 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $178 and $249, 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 afternoons 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 $127. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $355 on average our data indicates $301 when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.

What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Consider Piedmont Airlines (89%), American Airlines (86%) or Qatar Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Columbia.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Columbia?

Before booking your flight from Philadelphia to Columbia check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

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 57 days in advance to save up to 25% 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 57 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 $398, or $398 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 $451. You can even find prices in January for less than $451, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $248. 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 25%.

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.

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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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 Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$335 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$168 (American Airlines)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$352
Good round-trip deal	$355 or less
Good one-way deal	$214 or less

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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 January 30, 2025.

Tue 3/116:50 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/157:43 amCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$335

Tue 3/118:05 amPHL - CAE

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Sat 3/153:04 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$355

Sat 3/110:40 amPHL - CAE

1 stop3h 31mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/42:46 pmCAE - PHL

2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$461

Best flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
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Tue 3/116:50 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/157:43 amCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$335

Tue 3/118:05 amPHL - CAE

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Sat 3/153:04 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$355

Sat 3/110:40 amPHL - CAE

1 stop3h 31mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/42:46 pmCAE - PHL

2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$461

Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
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Tue 2/43:35 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/116:10 pmCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$413

Tue 2/47:05 amPHL - CAE

1 stop4h 34mDelta

Tue 2/113:32 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Deal found 1/30

$433

Sat 2/85:10 pmPHL - CAE

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/152:46 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/30

$495

Tue 2/186:30 amPHL - CAE

2 stops31h 39mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/197:30 pmCAE - PHL

1 stop14h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$477

Fri 2/287:20 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/27:45 amCAE - PHL

Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$365

Fri 2/285:40 amPHL - CAE

1 stop5h 59mDelta

Sun 3/25:35 amCAE - PHL

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$385

One-way flights from Philadelphia to Columbia
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Wed 4/166:59 pmPHL - CAE

Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/29

$168

Wed 4/165:55 amPHL - CAE

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Deal found 1/29

$178

Tue 2/256:30 amPHL - CAE

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$249

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Tue 3/11

6:50 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/15

7:43 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$335

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Tue 3/11

8:05 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/15

3:04 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$355

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sat 3/1

10:40 am-2:11 pm

1 stop3h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/4

2:46 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$461

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 4/16

6:59 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$168

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 4/16

5:55 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 08m

$178

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Tue 2/25

6:30 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$249

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia in January.

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

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

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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 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

8,450 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

8,450 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,450 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

8,906 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,450 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

8,450 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

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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 Delta, from $355, and United Airlines, from $461. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia one-way?
$168 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $178 and $249, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Consider Piedmont Airlines (89%), American Airlines (86%) or Qatar Airways (85%) 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 $127. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan) can be booked for $355 on average our data indicates $301 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$167	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$309	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$354	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$168+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL - CAE)

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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 Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 January 30, 2025.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

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

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 January 24, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 30, 2025.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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