Cheap Flights to Columbia
Flights to Columbia in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | August | High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
| Average price | £1,008 | Average for round-trip flights in April 2021 |
| Round-trip from | £437 | From London to Columbia |
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The cheapest ticket to Columbia found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Columbia?
Average Columbia Metropolitan flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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LON - CAE Price
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£528 - £1,300
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CAE Temperature
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16 - 34 °C
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CAE Rainfall
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68 - 138 mm
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Columbia?
The cheapest flights to Columbia are usually found when departing on a Wednesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Columbia?
Columbia flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
Whether you’re interested in American civil war history, connecting with nature peacefully among beautiful parks and greenways or looking for art and culture mixed with just the right amount of southern charm, Columbia, South Carolina is a delightful destination city in the heart of the United States Sunbelt region. Columbia is one of the first planned cities in the United States, featuring broad avenues and picturesque settings amid the grand pre-Civil War houses of the American south. Visit the plantation home that was purchased by one of its former slaves and now serves as a museum and reminder of a unique time in history. Strolling through Columbia’s enchanting gardens and parks brings visitors to museums, art galleries and unique shops that are found throughout the city. For outdoor adventure, Columbia has an abundance of rivers that are suitable for canoeing, kayaking and parasailing. The 50,000 acre park, Fort Murray is a mere 15 minutes from the city centre and a fantastic destination for hiking, fishing and water sports. For family fun, Riverbank Zoo and Botanical Centre is considered to be one of the best American zoos and has both gorilla and koala exhibits as well as a wide variety of other animals to view. Edventure, a children’s museum, is located next to the state museum and has hands-on exhibits to entertain the little ones. Be sure to stop by the Melton Memorial Observatory on Monday nights for free viewing of the stars and planets.
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.
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.
