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Cheap flights to Columbia from £547

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CAE
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Flights to Columbia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Columbia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£602

Return from

£547

One-way from

£576
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)

Cheap flights to Columbia in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Columbia in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Columbia in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Thu 9/511:45LHR - CAE
2 stops17h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/4£547
Thu 9/515:55LHR - CAE
1 stop13h 02mDelta
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 07mDelta
Deal found 24/4£554
Thu 9/509:20LCY - CAE
2 stops16h 29mDelta
Mon 13/518:43CAE - LCY
2 stops16h 57mDelta
Deal found 24/4£607
Thu 9/511:45LHR - CAE
2 stops17h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/4£658
Thu 9/511:35LHR - CAE
1 stop14h 14mDelta
Mon 13/518:43CAE - LHR
1 stop13h 32mDelta
Deal found 23/4£665
Thu 9/509:40LHR - CAE
2 stops16h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
2 stops14h 22mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/4£700
Wed 22/513:00LHR - CAE
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/612:47CAE - LHR
2 stops13h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4£707
Sat 25/515:15LHR - CAE
1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 15/620:39CAE - LHR
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4£731
Wed 22/509:15LHR - CAE
1 stop11h 26mFinnair
Sat 1/606:20CAE - LHR
1 stop20h 25mFinnair
Deal found 25/4£744

Columbia 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Columbia in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Columbia in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 9/511:45LHR - CAE
2 stops17h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/4£547
Thu 9/515:55LHR - CAE
1 stop13h 02mDelta
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 07mDelta
Deal found 24/4£554
Thu 9/509:20LCY - CAE
2 stops16h 29mDelta
Mon 13/518:43CAE - LCY
2 stops16h 57mDelta
Deal found 24/4£607
Wed 23/1018:10LHR - CAE
2 stops26h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 31/1012:52CAE - LHR
1 stop13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4£623
Wed 23/1013:20LHR - CAE
2 stops15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 31/1011:22CAE - LHR
2 stops14h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4£628
Wed 23/1013:40LHR - CAE
1 stop11h 58mFinnair
Thu 31/1009:21CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 29mFinnair
Deal found 24/4£639
Sat 15/618:05LHR - CAE
2 stops23h 25mFinnair
Fri 21/612:43CAE - LHR
1 stop13h 57mFinnair
Deal found 25/4£651
Sat 15/614:10LHR - CAE
1 stop14h 34mFinnair
Fri 21/618:18CAE - LHR
1 stop12h 52mFinnair
Deal found 25/4£655
Thu 9/511:45LHR - CAE
2 stops17h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/515:08CAE - LHR
1 stop17h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/4£658

One-way flights to Columbia

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Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Columbia in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Columbia instead by using the search form above.
Sun 26/521:25LHR - CAE
3 stops41h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£576
Sat 25/514:10LHR - CAE
2 stops29h 08mWestJet
Deal found 25/4£742
Sat 25/514:10LHR - CAE
3 stops49h 03mWestJet
Deal found 25/4£993
Sun 26/515:25LCY - CAE
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£1,675
Sun 26/520:00LHR - CAE
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£1,713
Sun 26/515:55LHR - CAE
1 stop13h 02mKLM
Deal found 24/4£1,873
Sun 26/508:40LHR - CAE
2 stops20h 17mDelta
Deal found 25/4£1,874
Sat 25/515:55LHR - CAE
1 stop13h 02mKLM
Deal found 25/4£1,879
Sun 26/513:45LCY - CAE
2 stops15h 12mKLM
Deal found 25/4£1,882

Average price of flights to Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Columbia is currently £1,467 while a return flight costs £703. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Columbia (average of £693). Flying to Columbia in July will prove the most costly (average of £926). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£564

February

£555

March

£580

April

£567

May

£644

June

£703

July

£741

August

£627

September

£611

October

£591

November

£559

December

£587

Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAE

Temperature

7 - 28 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Columbia. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 22 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Columbia. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbia should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 25 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic, Delta and American Airlines to Columbia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.9
Good
1,628 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.7
Good
747 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.5
Good
2,985 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

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.

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 does CAE mean?

    This is defined as Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Codes like CAE are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbia. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • 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 16 minutes).

  • Does Columbia Metropolitan Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbia Metropolitan Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    Yes. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport is the closest property to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (1.0 mi away from Columbia Metropolitan Airport).

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