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$120+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Illinois

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CAE — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$239
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$351 or less

Good one-way deal

$295 or less
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 4/25:42 amCAE - ORD
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/59:55 amORD - CAE
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/56:32 pmCAE - STL
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/127:04 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$248
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/165:40 amCAE - ORD
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Tue 3/185:00 pmORD - CAE
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/20$269
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.
Tue 3/116:11 amCAE - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/146:30 pmORD - CAE
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$283
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/510:10 amCAE - MDW
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Thu 8/73:40 pmMDW - CAE
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/20$299
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:00 amCAE - STL
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sun 3/27:07 pmSTL - CAE
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/20$319
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.
Tue 4/296:15 amCAE - STL
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/46:30 amSTL - CAE
2 stops6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$335
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/217:10 pmCAE - MLI
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Mon 2/245:05 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/20$349
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.
Sat 2/221:45 pmCAE - MLI
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/265:00 amMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 2/266:01 pmCAE - PIA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/25:00 amPIA - CAE
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 2/2010:11 amCAE - PIA
2 stops7h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/266:45 amPIA - CAE
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/76:11 amCAE - MLI
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/113:50 pmMLI - CAE
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$520

Find flights from Columbia to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

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Columbia

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/2

5:42 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

9:55 am-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$239

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/5

6:32 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/12

7:04 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$248

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 3/16

5:40 am-8:37 am

1 stop3h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

5:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$269

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/11

6:11 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

6:30 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$283

ColumbiaChicago

CAE - MDW

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/5

10:10 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/7

3:40 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$299

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/29

6:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

6:30 am-2:12 pm

2 stops6h 42m

$335

ColumbiaPeoria

CAE - PIA

CAEPIA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/29

5:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Greater Peoria

Thu 6/5

3:53 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$490

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/23

6:50 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 5/26

5:00 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$504

ColumbiaSt. Louis

CAE - STL

CAESTL

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/13

5:40 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/16

7:10 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$509

ColumbiaMoline

CAE - MLI

CAEMLI

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/7

6:11 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 08m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/11

3:50 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$520

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Travel insights for flights from Columbia to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CAE to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Columbia to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CAE to USIL 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 (3 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Illinois to help guide your decision. 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
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight from Columbia to Illinois. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

    $120 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $140 and $170, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbia to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Columbia to Illinois is Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago Midway or Columbia Metropolitan - Lambert-St Louis.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbia to Illinois consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (89%), Lufthansa (87%) or American Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbia to Illinois is $174. On average you can expect to pay $757. The most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $243.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Illinois 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 Columbia to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Columbia to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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