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£525+ Cheap flights 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CAE
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
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 27 April 2026.

Sat 9/508:15
LHR
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CAE
2 stops16h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 11/512:28
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop12h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4£701
Fri 8/510:30
LHR
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CAE
2 stops13h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 11/516:15
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4£730
Thu 31/1210:45
LHR
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CAE
1 stop18h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 7/113:20
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop17h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£734
Mon 25/509:55
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops18h 52m
Delta
Mon 1/617:50
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops14h 15m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£739
Tue 7/713:20
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop14h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/717:13
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop13h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£741
Mon 8/609:20
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop14h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 15/615:54
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops14h 26m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/4£745
Fri 8/511:45
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops16h 59m
Delta
Wed 13/513:59
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops13h 51m
Delta
Deal found 24/4£746
Tue 7/720:05
LHR
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CAE
2 stops20h 02m
Delta
Wed 29/715:51
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops15h 14m
Delta
Deal found 26/4£748
Mon 25/512:55
LHR
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CAE
1 stop15h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/615:25
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£749
Fri 8/517:05
LHR
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CAE
1 stop22h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 10/519:35
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop29h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4£749
Tue 9/615:15
LHR
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CAE
1 stop13h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 16/613:47
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops13h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/4£750
Wed 17/608:25
LCY
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CAE
2 stops30h 00m
KLM
Sun 21/619:39
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops16h 41m
KLM
Deal found 26/4£801

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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 27 April 2026.

Return from

£701

One-way from

£525

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Average price

£682
American Airlines
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  • 9/5-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 24m total
  • London to Columbia
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  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 42m total
  • London to Columbia
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LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

13:20-22:41

1 stop14h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 29/7

17:13-11:15

1 stop13h 02m

£741

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

09:20-18:51

1 stop14h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 15/6

15:54-11:20

2 stops14h 26m

£745

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

20:05-11:07

2 stops20h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 29/7

15:51-12:05

2 stops15h 14m

£748

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

14:45-15:09

2 stops29h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 14/6

19:39-10:20

2 stops33h 41m

£749
Fastest return journey

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

15:15-23:46

1 stop13h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 16/6

13:47-07:55

2 stops13h 08m

£750

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

13:25-21:24

1 stop12h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 14/6

19:39-07:55

2 stops31h 16m

£752

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

20:55-15:09

2 stops23h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 14/6

19:39-07:55

2 stops31h 16m

£758

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

12:55-23:33

1 stop15h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 16/6

17:18-11:15

1 stop12h 57m

£758

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

11:45-09:25

2 stops26h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 21/6

19:39-16:15

2 stops15h 36m

£786

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Wed 17/6

08:25-09:25

2 stops30h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 21/6

19:39-17:20

2 stops16h 41m

£801

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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 14 hours 12 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 £478
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £474
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £617
Finnair
Finnair
From £511

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 27 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Finnair, andUnited Airlines 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
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,391 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,669 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 (13 hours 31 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. Chic & Modern 2bd Near Cae is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan).

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