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£524+ Cheap flights to Columbia

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— CAE
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
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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 February 2026.

Mon 20/409:30
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops19h 29m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/509:35
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop16h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/2£589
Thu 16/406:50
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops15h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 23/410:50
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2£627
Thu 19/313:05
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops14h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 26/314:07
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop14h 53m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/2£628
Thu 16/412:15
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop16h 44m
Lufthansa
Thu 23/414:38
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop11h 17m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/2£639
Tue 10/306:30
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops15h 57m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 14/317:07
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops33h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/2£657
Tue 10/309:55
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop12h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 14/320:11
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop31h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/2£670
Thu 19/306:35
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops21h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 26/306:15
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2£705
Tue 19/508:45
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops30h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 1/610:35
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2£712
Tue 19/512:55
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop15h 40m
Finnair
Mon 1/619:21
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop14h 04m
Finnair
Deal found 21/2£713
Wed 8/407:25
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops16h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 15/414:38
CAE
-
LHR
2 stops16h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2£716
Tue 7/408:25
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops20h 23m
KLM
Tue 14/417:47
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops17h 53m
KLM
Deal found 21/2£784
Wed 8/418:30
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops34h 29m
Lufthansa
Wed 15/410:41
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops26h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/2£1,006

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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 February 2026.

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£589

One-way from

£524

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£590
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  • Lufthansa
  • 20/4-4/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 09m total
  • London to Columbia
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  • 29/3
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  • 39h 20m total
  • London to Columbia
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

08:55-18:27

1 stop13h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 26/3

14:07-09:00

1 stop14h 53m

£628

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

06:35-23:44

2 stops21h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 26/3

06:15-06:30

2 stops20h 15m

£705

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

11:45-23:48

2 stops17h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 15/4

16:01-10:20

2 stops13h 19m

£773

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Tue 7/4

08:25-23:48

2 stops20h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 14/4

17:47-16:40

2 stops17h 53m

£784

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

11:15-18:27

1 stop12h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 15/4

16:01-11:20

1 stop14h 19m

£786

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Wed 8/4

18:30-23:59

2 stops34h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 15/4

10:41-17:55

2 stops26h 14m

£1,006

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Tue 19/5

08:25-23:42

2 stops20h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/6

19:17-16:40

2 stops16h 23m

£1,023

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Thu 16/4

09:15-23:59

2 stops19h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 23/4

14:38-17:55

2 stops22h 17m

£1,034

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Sun 5/4

20:45-19:58

2 stops28h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/4

19:13-17:20

2 stops17h 07m

£1,040

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Sun 22/3

20:05-23:48

2 stops31h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 29/3

19:13-17:20

2 stops17h 07m

£1,109

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Best time to book a flight to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbia

When is the best time to book a flight to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Columbia. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Columbia?

On average, a flight from London to Columbia takes 18 hours 23 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, United Airlines and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £489
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £476
KLM
KLM
From £469
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £620

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Columbia are KLM, 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 February 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
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
7.6
Good
1,365 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
679 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
9,339 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,757 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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, KLM 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, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 48 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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