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$198+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Columbia (RIC - 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$244
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/165:02 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/28:12 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/186:15 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/227:30 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/195:40 amRIC - CAE
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Fri 3/215:40 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/2$412

Find flights from Richmond to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 March 3, 2025.

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Richmond

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/16

5:02 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/2

8:12 pm-12:06 am

1 stop3h 54m

$234

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/18

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/22

7:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$239

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/19

5:40 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/21

5:40 am-8:58 am

1 stop3h 18m

$412

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/22

12:52 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$198

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/21

6:15 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$214

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/24

6:00 am-9:39 pm

2 stops15h 39m

$421

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Deals found on 3/2

Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Richmond 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 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 March 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Richmond 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 March 3, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 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 to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $239 and $412 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $198 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 $214 and $421, respectively.

  • 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 to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Richmond 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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