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$228+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Columbia (RIC - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 November 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$520

Round-trip from

$228
(American Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
High demand for flights, 52% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 42% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Columbia Metropolitan

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/138:25 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/156:50 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 11/2812:38 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Thu 12/57:00 amCAE - RIC
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/20$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/1310:45 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/156:25 amCAE - RIC
2 stops16h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$422

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RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/13

8:25 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop3h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/15

6:50 am-10:04 am

1 stop3h 14m

$228

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/13

10:45 am-2:12 pm

1 stop3h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/15

6:25 am-11:23 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$422

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/3

6:11 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/5

12:23 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$575

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Deals found on 11/20

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Columbia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Richmond, Virginia-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond, Virginia-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond, Virginia-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-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 Richmond, Virginia-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Columbia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 RIC to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 November 21, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Richmond, Virginia to Columbia by exploring options for tickets 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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Richmond to Columbia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia to Columbia round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbia, with prices starting at $228. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $422 and $575, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 Richmond to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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