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£357+ Cheap flights to Columbia

— CAE
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Columbia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Columbia

Wed 30/908:00 -
1 stop13h 57m
Wed 7/1010:22 -
1 stop17h 08m
Deal found 16/8£675
Mon 14/912:15 -
1 stop11h 52m
Mon 21/914:56 -
1 stop10h 59m
Deal found 17/8£677
Tue 22/919:30 -
2 stops26h 33m
Tue 29/917:38 -
1 stop13h 17m
Deal found 20/8£679
Tue 15/912:15 -
1 stop11h 52m
Tue 22/913:48 -
1 stop26h 37m
Deal found 18/8£680
Mon 14/907:25 -
2 stops16h 42m
Mon 21/910:29 -
1 stop17h 01m
Deal found 17/8£683
Tue 22/907:30 -
2 stops16h 37m
Tue 29/912:02 -
1 stop28h 23m
Deal found 18/8£684
Sun 4/1011:05 -
2 stops34h 50m
Sun 11/1015:03 -
2 stops25h 32m
Deal found 20/8£696
Mon 19/1011:05 -
1 stop15h 04m
Wed 28/1014:52 -
1 stop15h 58m
Deal found 17/8£703
Wed 30/916:00 -
1 stop24h 15m
Sun 4/1017:38 -
1 stop32h 07m
Deal found 18/8£707
Mon 19/1020:15 -
2 stops23h 53m
Wed 28/1011:28 -
2 stops15h 47m
Deal found 17/8£768
Sun 27/1213:45 -
2 stops24h 40m
Sun 10/118:50 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 17/8£875
Wed 30/909:15 -
2 stops16h 54m
Wed 7/1010:23 -
2 stops17h 17m
Deal found 16/8£1,052

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Return from

£675

One-way from

£357

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,146
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • London to Columbia
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 22m total
  • London to Columbia
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LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

19:30-17:03

2 stops26h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 29/9

17:38-11:55

1 stop13h 17m

£679

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

07:25-19:07

2 stops16h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 21/9

10:29-08:30

1 stop17h 01m

£683

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

07:25-19:07

2 stops16h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 22/9

10:22-07:15

2 stops15h 53m

£683
Fastest return journey

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

06:50-16:57

2 stops15h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/10

15:03-13:00

2 stops16h 57m

£684

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

12:02-21:25

1 stop28h 23m

£684

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 4/10

11:05-16:55

2 stops34h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/10

15:03-21:35

2 stops25h 32m

£696

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

16:20-18:49

1 stop31h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/1

17:25-05:55

1 stop31h 30m

£703

LondonColumbia

LHR London Heathrow - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

16:40-11:15

2 stops23h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/10

17:38-06:45

1 stop32h 07m

£707

LondonColumbia

LCY London City - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LCYCAE

London City

Mon 19/10

20:15-15:08

2 stops23h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 28/10

11:28-07:15

2 stops15h 47m

£768

LondonColumbia

LCY London City - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LCYCAE

London City

Wed 30/9

09:15-21:09

2 stops16h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/10

10:23-08:40

2 stops17h 17m

£1,052

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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 19 hours 28 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 £504
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £613
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £462
KLM
KLM
From £845

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
1,560 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,427 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,104 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,979 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 (15 hours 4 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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