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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 20 February 2025.

Return from

£569

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£608
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 21/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 23m total
  • London to Columbia
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Mon 21/411:45LHR - CAE
2 stops33h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 30/412:23CAE - LHR
2 stops17h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/2£569
Mon 21/413:05LHR - CAE
1 stop15h 39mDelta
Wed 30/408:19CAE - LHR
2 stops17h 06mDelta
Deal found 19/2£587
Mon 21/419:10LCY - CAE
2 stops28h 49mLufthansa
Wed 30/414:53CAE - LCY
2 stops22h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 19/2£926
Mon 21/408:30LHR - CAE
3 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/406:00CAE - LHR
3 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£977
Wed 8/1012:45LHR - CAE
2 stops16h 12mKLM
Mon 13/1010:10CAE - LHR
2 stops18h 40mKLM
Deal found 19/2£1,155
Tue 7/1018:00LHR - CAE
2 stops25h 12mLufthansa
Tue 14/1006:04CAE - LHR
1 stop19h 16mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£1,304
Tue 7/1007:05LHR - CAE
3 stops19h 48mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 14/1014:59CAE - LHR
2 stops20h 01mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,673
Fri 28/218:15LCY - CAE
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/317:30CAE - LCY
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£8,644

Find flights to Columbia within your budget

Locate flights to Columbia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

11:45-16:21

2 stops33h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 30/4

12:23-11:10

2 stops17h 47m

£569

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

13:05-23:44

1 stop15h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 30/4

08:19-06:25

2 stops17h 06m

£587

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Mon 21/4

19:10-18:59

2 stops28h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 30/4

14:53-18:35

2 stops22h 42m

£926

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

08:30-11:43

3 stops32h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 30/4

06:00-10:00

3 stops23h 00m

£977

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

07:05-21:50

3 stops19h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 30/4

17:06-17:40

2 stops19h 34m

£2,588

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Travel insights for flights 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 14 February 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 30 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 Finnair, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

Finnair

Finnair

From £636

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £635

United Airlines

United Airlines

From £737

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From £738

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Columbia are Virgin Atlantic, Finnair and KLM.

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 20 February 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,236 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,236 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,236 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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, Finnair 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 (14 hours 7 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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