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£448+ Cheap flights to Columbia

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CAE
27 Jun — 4 Jul1
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 28 May 2026.

Tue 15/909:20
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop12h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 22/915:53
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop10h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/5£690
Tue 15/920:25
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops27h 42m
Lufthansa
Tue 22/914:56
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop10h 59m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/5£693
Wed 9/908:00
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop14h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 16/914:56
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop10h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5£713
Fri 13/1106:50
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops32h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 17/1110:20
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop20h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5£717
Thu 10/907:25
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops16h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 15/913:48
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop15h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5£719
Tue 15/909:20
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop12h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 18/917:59
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop31h 26m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/5£720
Thu 10/911:15
LHR
-
CAE
1 stop13h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 15/915:53
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop10h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/5£722
Tue 14/709:40
LHR
-
CAE
2 stops19h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 23/715:51
CAE
-
LHR
1 stop10h 24m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/5£722
Mon 22/609:20
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops19h 26m
KLM
Mon 29/618:01
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops17h 39m
KLM
Deal found 25/5£764
Tue 23/610:00
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops18h 46m
KLM
Tue 30/618:01
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops17h 39m
KLM
Deal found 26/5£768
Tue 14/710:00
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/719:39
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5£834
Tue 14/709:15
LCY
-
CAE
2 stops38h 54m
Lufthansa
Thu 23/710:31
CAE
-
LCY
2 stops17h 09m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/5£914

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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 28 May 2026.

Return from

£690

One-way from

£448

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September

Average price

£734
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 15/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 12m total
  • London to Columbia
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  • United Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 58m total
  • London to Columbia
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

20:25-19:07

2 stops27h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 22/9

14:56-06:55

1 stop10h 59m

£693
Fastest return journey

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

12:15-19:07

1 stop11h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 14/9

17:38-11:55

1 stop13h 17m

£713

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

12:15-19:07

1 stop11h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 15/9

13:48-09:20

1 stop14h 32m

£713

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sat 14/11

06:50-18:49

2 stops16h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 17/11

19:35-20:35

2 stops20h 00m

£717

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

06:50-10:10

2 stops32h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 17/11

10:20-12:00

1 stop20h 40m

£717

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

07:25-19:07

2 stops16h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 15/9

13:48-10:25

1 stop15h 37m

£719

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Mon 22/6

09:20-23:46

2 stops19h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 29/6

18:01-16:40

2 stops17h 39m

£764

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Tue 23/6

10:00-23:46

2 stops18h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 30/6

18:01-16:40

2 stops17h 39m

£768

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Tue 14/7

10:00-23:43

2 stops18h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 23/7

19:39-17:20

2 stops16h 41m

£834

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Tue 14/7

09:15-19:09

2 stops38h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 23/7

10:31-08:40

2 stops17h 09m

£914

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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 16 hours 9 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 £478
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £622
Finnair
Finnair
From £515

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 28 May 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
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,399 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 (12 hours 53 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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