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£499+ Cheap flights to Columbia

— CAE
29 Sep — 6 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Columbia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Columbia

Fri 9/1006:40 -
2 stops19h 43m
Fri 16/1013:59 -
2 stops21h 01m
Deal found 25/8£595
Sat 10/1017:00 -
2 stops33h 23m
Sat 17/1017:11 -
2 stops17h 49m
Deal found 26/8£605
Sat 10/1008:30 -
2 stops17h 39m
Sat 17/1010:29 -
1 stop15h 16m
Deal found 26/8£641
Fri 9/1007:30 -
2 stops18h 39m
Fri 16/1010:22 -
1 stop20h 33m
Deal found 25/8£643
Sat 12/1210:25 -
1 stop15h 42m
Tue 12/117:25 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 25/8£647
Sat 10/1007:30 -
2 stops18h 39m
Sat 17/1015:03 -
1 stop14h 37m
Deal found 26/8£657
Tue 22/912:15 -
1 stop11h 52m
Tue 29/912:02 -
1 stop17h 23m
Deal found 25/8£666
Thu 8/1016:00 -
1 stop24h 15m
Fri 23/1015:03 -
1 stop14h 37m
Deal found 26/8£666
Tue 22/907:30 -
2 stops16h 37m
Tue 29/915:03 -
2 stops15h 17m
Deal found 25/8£667
Mon 12/1018:30 -
2 stops51h 27m
Mon 19/1015:03 -
2 stops21h 52m
Deal found 27/8£770
Thu 22/1009:20 -
2 stops19h 27m
Sat 31/1014:00 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 29/8£835
Tue 13/1009:15 -
2 stops36h 42m
Tue 20/1010:23 -
2 stops17h 17m
Deal found 29/8£965

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Return from

£605

One-way from

£499

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£982
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 10/10-17/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 12m total
  • London to Columbia
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 52m total
  • London to Columbia
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LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

07:30-21:09

2 stops18h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 16/10

10:23-05:55

2 stops14h 32m

£643
Fastest return journey

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

12:15-19:07

1 stop11h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 29/9

12:02-10:25

1 stop17h 23m

£666

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

16:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 23/10

15:03-10:25

2 stops14h 22m

£666

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

07:30-19:07

2 stops16h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 29/9

15:03-10:40

1 stop14h 37m

£668

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sat 23/1

07:40-16:45

1 stop14h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 26/1

19:35-06:40

1 stop30h 05m

£674

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sat 12/12

07:30-19:14

2 stops16h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/1

10:20-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

£697

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

08:40-09:46

2 stops30h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 19/10

15:03-13:00

2 stops16h 57m

£700

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

07:25-21:09

2 stops18h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 20/10

15:03-10:40

1 stop14h 37m

£702

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 11/10

20:15-17:33

2 stops26h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 18/10

18:37-18:55

2 stops19h 18m

£727

LondonColumbia

LCY London City - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LCYCAE

London City

Mon 12/10

18:30-16:57

2 stops51h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 19/10

15:03-17:55

2 stops21h 52m

£770

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Cheapflights Insights

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 19 hours 38 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 airline flying from London to Columbia is Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £507
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £617
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £466
KLM
KLM
From £851

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Columbia is Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Columbia 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

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

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
1,567 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,567 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,567 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,567 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,139 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,567 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,567 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,022 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 (11 hours 44 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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