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— CAE
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Tue 25/1107:30LHR - CAE
2 stops16h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1214:53CAE - LHR
2 stops12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10£584
Tue 25/1109:55LHR - CAE
1 stop14h 38mFinnair
Tue 2/1219:12CAE - LHR
1 stop11h 48mFinnair
Deal found 28/10£593
Wed 3/1208:40LHR - CAE
2 stops19h 51mDelta
Wed 17/1214:43CAE - LHR
2 stops13h 02mDelta
Deal found 29/10£611
Thu 27/1113:30LHR - CAE
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1214:53CAE - LHR
1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10£613
Wed 12/1109:55LHR - CAE
1 stop27h 39mFinnair
Thu 20/1112:50CAE - LHR
1 stop13h 30mFinnair
Deal found 28/10£622
Wed 3/1215:50LHR - CAE
1 stop12h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 17/1214:43CAE - LHR
1 stop12h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/10£624
Wed 12/1106:30LHR - CAE
2 stops17h 29mDelta
Thu 20/1110:11CAE - LHR
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Deal found 28/10£630
Thu 27/1108:55LHR - CAE
1 stop15h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/1212:53CAE - LHR
1 stop15h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/10£632
Thu 11/1208:55LHR - CAE
1 stop15h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 18/1213:02CAE - LHR
1 stop12h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/10£633
Thu 11/1208:40LHR - CAE
2 stops17h 30mDelta
Thu 18/1213:02CAE - LHR
1 stop12h 23mDelta
Deal found 28/10£642
Thu 27/1107:45LCY - CAE
2 stops20h 46mKLM
Thu 4/1212:53CAE - LCY
2 stops13h 22mKLM
Deal found 28/10£715
Tue 25/1120:05LCY - CAE
2 stops25h 49mKLM
Tue 2/1212:53CAE - LCY
2 stops14h 57mKLM
Deal found 28/10£734

Flights to Columbia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2025, 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 30 October 2025.

Return from

£584

One-way from

£383

Popular in

August

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September

Average price

£677
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/11-2/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 11m total
  • London to Columbia
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10/1
  • 10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • London to Columbia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

07:30-18:54

2 stops16h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/12

14:53-06:40

1 stop10h 47m

£584

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

07:40-21:05

2 stops17h 25m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 23/3

19:30-10:50

1 stop11h 20m

£588

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 25/11

09:55-19:33

1 stop14h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/12

19:12-12:00

1 stop11h 48m

£593

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

14:45-23:29

1 stop12h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 23/3

16:16-09:15

1 stop12h 59m

£599

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

06:30-16:51

2 stops15h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 17/12

17:44-11:40

1 stop12h 56m

£611

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

13:30-09:59

2 stops25h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 4/12

14:53-06:40

1 stop10h 47m

£613

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

15:50-23:31

1 stop12h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 17/12

14:43-07:50

1 stop12h 07m

£624

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

06:30-18:59

2 stops17h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 20/11

10:11-07:05

2 stops15h 54m

£630

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 11/12

08:55-19:03

1 stop15h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 18/12

13:02-06:25

1 stop12h 23m

£633

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 11/12

08:40-21:10

2 stops17h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 18/12

13:02-06:25

1 stop12h 23m

£642

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Best time to book a flight to Columbia

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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 24 October 2025.

Booking 52 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 17 hours 29 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Columbia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbia should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 £480
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £485
KLM
KLM
From £478
Finnair
Finnair
From £533

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 30 October 2025.
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
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
670 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 29 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. Red Roof Inn Columbia, SC Airport is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan).

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