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£485+ Cheap flights to Columbia

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— CAE
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Columbia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Columbia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Thu 17/919:30
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops30h 41m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/915:53
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops19h 07m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£559
Mon 7/906:40
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops22h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/913:59
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops22h 41m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/7£583
Sat 5/906:40
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops22h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 26/913:59
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops23h 31m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£599
Thu 20/806:40
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops22h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 27/813:59
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops22h 41m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£669
Tue 1/920:25
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops25h 38m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/910:23
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop17h 37m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/7£674
Wed 2/908:40
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops17h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 9/914:15
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop13h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7£678
Mon 7/906:50
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops17h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/914:56
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop10h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£689
Thu 17/907:25
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops16h 42m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/912:02
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop16h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/7£691
Tue 22/909:20
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop12h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 26/918:09
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops56h 56m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/7£696
Thu 17/918:30
LCY
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CAE
2 stops51h 33m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/910:23
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops17h 17m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/7£874
Thu 20/818:30
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops27h 33m
Lufthansa
Thu 27/810:23
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops17h 17m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/7£1,030
Wed 19/810:00
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops18h 54m
KLM
Wed 26/818:08
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops32h 07m
KLM
Deal found 22/7£1,033

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Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Return from

£559

One-way from

£485

Popular in

August

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September

Average price

£757
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 48m total
  • London to Columbia
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 42m total
  • London to Columbia
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

06:40-23:54

2 stops22h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 21/9

13:59-17:40

2 stops22h 41m

£583

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

20:25-17:03

2 stops25h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/9

10:23-09:00

1 stop17h 37m

£674

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

08:40-21:28

2 stops17h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/9

14:15-08:30

1 stop13h 15m

£678

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

08:00-17:03

1 stop14h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 21/9

10:23-06:45

1 stop15h 22m

£704

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

08:00-17:03

1 stop14h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/9

10:22-06:55

1 stop15h 33m

£706

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

07:45-19:07

2 stops16h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 29/9

10:23-05:55

2 stops14h 32m

£706

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

06:55-19:07

2 stops17h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/9

10:22-05:55

2 stops14h 33m

£711
Fastest return journey

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

12:15-19:07

1 stop11h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 23/9

14:56-06:55

1 stop10h 59m

£736

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

08:00-17:03

1 stop14h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 27/9

17:37-06:45

1 stop32h 08m

£736

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

18:00-11:11

1 stop22h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 27/9

12:02-20:40

1 stop27h 38m

£736

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbia

How long is the flight to Columbia?

On average, a flight from London to Columbia takes 17 hours 24 minutes. Flights to Columbia from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Columbia?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Columbia are Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £493
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £480
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £625
KLM
KLM
From £861

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Columbia are United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

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 66.0 - 140.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 140.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

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 23 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,021 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

FAQs about flying to Columbia

Getting around Columbia

Columbia’s urban core is pedestrian-friendly and taxicabs can be found near the hotels and waterfront.  Although the city has a decent bus system, it is scheduled and routed to meet the needs of local citizens and tourist destinations are not well served.  Many tourists choose to rent a car, particularly if planning to visit the city’s surrounding parklands.

Columbia airport overview

A small, convenient transport hub, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of a few entry points for visitors to the “Palmetto State” of South Carolina.

Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are operated by American carriers offering short connections to bigger, international airports such as Chicago O’Hare, New York’s LaGuardia, and Washington-Dulles.

South Carolina is often overlooked as a major tourist destination, but it is a beautiful state, offering plenty of outdoor activities, and down-home southern hospitality. Make sure you check out the Riverbank Botanical Gardens – one of the most beautiful urban parks in the whole of North America.

  • When is the best time to fly to Columbia?

    April marks the beginning of tourist season in Columbia and ushers in a variety of festivals and events with Jazz Appreciation, the Congaree Art Festival, Earth Fest and the Capital City Wing and Fling.  April and May bring the best weather of the year with warm temperatures and sunny skies – ideal for enjoying the city’s many parks.  June through September are hot months with greater than average precipitation.  Budget minded travellers should consider arriving in October, when hotel rates are lower, the weather is temperate and the city enjoys a month full of music and art festivals as well as hosting the South Carolina State Fair.

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

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Columbia.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Columbia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Columbia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Columbia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbia.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Columbia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Columbia, London offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 9 minutes).

  • Does Columbia Metropolitan have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbia Metropolitan can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan?

    Yes. Columbia Metropolitan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Spacious 4-bedroom mobile home in perfect West Columbia with AC is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan).

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