Columbia

$280+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to Columbia (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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — CAE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to Columbia

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$431
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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From South Dakota to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from South Dakota to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to Columbia
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/151:22 pmFSD - CAE
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/195:10 amCAE - FSD
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/611:14 amFSD - CAE
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/106:15 amCAE - FSD
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$962

Find flights from South Dakota to Columbia within your budget

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Fly from

South Dakota

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sioux FallsColumbia

FSD - CAE

FSDCAE

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/15

1:22 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/19

5:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$334

Sioux FallsColumbia

FSD - CAE

FSDCAE

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 4/6

11:14 am-9:34 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/10

6:15 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 24m

$962

Sioux FallsColumbia

FSD - CAE

FSDCAE

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 3/15

6:17 am-3:39 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$280

Sioux FallsColumbia

FSD - CAE

FSDCAE

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 3/12

11:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$310

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from South Dakota to Columbia

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

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

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

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 February 20, 2025.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from South Dakota?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Dakota to Columbia. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Columbia?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$313Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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