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$118+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL - 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CAE
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$118
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less
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One-way flight from Philadelphia to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 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 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:12 pmPHL - CAE
1 stop17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/293:31 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/295:05 amPHL - CAE
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/11:18 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/243:35 pmPHL - CAE
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/318:00 amCAE - PHL
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/248:00 amPHL - CAE
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Sat 5/313:43 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/22$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/126:05 amPHL - CAE
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/1910:29 amCAE - PHL
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$440

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

7:12 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop17h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/29

3:31 pm-9:53 am

1 stop18h 22m

$237

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sun 6/29

5:05 am-12:23 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/1

1:18 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$309

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sat 5/24

3:35 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$335

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sat 5/24

8:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

3:43 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$355

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sat 7/12

6:05 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/19

10:29 am-2:08 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$440

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 6/12

5:05 am-2:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$118

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Mon 7/21

6:10 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$163

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Sat 5/24

4:58 pm-10:14 am

1 stop17h 16m

$259

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Fri 7/18

6:46 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$283

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Tue 6/3

10:41 am-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$294

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Deals found on 4/21

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbia is 61 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?

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 April 22, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 April 22, 2025.
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
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,940 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

  • 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 3 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 $309. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $335, and Delta, from $355. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $163 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $259 and $283, respectively.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (91%), Alaska Airlines (90%) or American Airlines (84%) 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 $266 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$294Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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