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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Columbia is currently February ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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 18 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).

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.

£497+ Flights to Columbia, South Carolina

Flights to Columbia in 2025

Return from	£547
One-way from	£609
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£676

Virgin Atlantic
12/2-26/2
4 total stops
30h 35m total
London to Columbia

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22/1
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48h 06m total
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Wed 12/211:45LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LHR

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/1£547

Wed 12/212:30LHR - CAE

1 stop14h 13mKLM

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LHR

1 stop10h 25mKLM

Deal found 16/1£560

Wed 12/209:20LCY - CAE

2 stops19h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 19/212:24CAE - LCY

2 stops14h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/1£583

Thu 30/108:40LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 55mDelta

Mon 3/212:13CAE - LHR

2 stops13h 37mDelta

Deal found 16/1£596

Sat 6/1207:25LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/1220:46CAE - LHR

1 stop29h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/1£597

Tue 4/309:20LCY - CAE

2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/317:05CAE - LCY

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£603

Sun 2/307:40LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/319:30CAE - LHR

1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1£622

Wed 12/207:45LCY - CAE

2 stops20h 54mKLM

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LCY

2 stops17h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/1£624

Wed 12/210:00LCY - CAE

2 stops38h 07mLufthansa

Wed 19/214:46CAE - LCY

2 stops13h 39mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1£646

Sat 6/1207:40LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1214:40CAE - LHR

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1£736

Thu 30/121:05LHR - CAE

3 stops29h 38mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 3/215:32CAE - LHR

2 stops21h 58mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/1£799

Wed 8/1011:05LHR - CAE

1 stop15h 00mLufthansa

Mon 13/1014:40CAE - LHR

1 stop11h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1£1,656

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Wed 12/211:45LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 26/212:24CAE - LHR

2 stops13h 41mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/1£547

Wed 12/212:30LHR - CAE

1 stop14h 13mKLM

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LHR

1 stop10h 25mKLM

Deal found 16/1£560

Mon 10/210:15LHR - CAE

1 stop12h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/216:04CAE - LHR

1 stop14h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/1£581

Fri 21/210:05LHR - CAE

1 stop12h 26mFinnair

Tue 25/218:01CAE - LHR

1 stop10h 14mFinnair

Deal found 15/1£587

Sun 2/307:40LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/319:30CAE - LHR

1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1£622

Sat 1/306:30LHR - CAE

2 stops18h 48mDelta

Sat 8/310:45CAE - LHR

1 stop14h 35mDelta

Deal found 16/1£625

Wed 12/210:00LCY - CAE

2 stops38h 07mLufthansa

Wed 19/214:46CAE - LCY

2 stops13h 39mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1£646

Wed 22/106:40LHR - CAE

2 stops22h 04mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 29/117:05CAE - LHR

2 stops19h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/1£808

Wed 12/207:45LCY - CAE

2 stops20h 54mKLM

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LCY

2 stops17h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/1£624

Sat 1/310:00LCY - CAE

2 stops15h 18mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 8/313:00CAE - LCY

2 stops19h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/1£822

Tue 11/306:00LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 53mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/314:50CAE - LHR

1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1£4,135

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Wed 22/106:40LHR - CAE

2 stops22h 04mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 29/117:05CAE - LHR

2 stops19h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/1£808

Wed 22/108:55LHR - CAE

2 stops17h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 29/114:53CAE - LHR

1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1£1,026

Mon 10/211:25LHR - CAE

2 stops17h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/216:02CAE - LHR

1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/1£581

Wed 12/211:45LHR - CAE

2 stops16h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LHR

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/1£547

Wed 12/212:30LHR - CAE

1 stop14h 13mKLM

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LHR

1 stop10h 25mKLM

Deal found 16/1£560

Wed 12/209:20LCY - CAE

2 stops19h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 19/212:24CAE - LCY

2 stops14h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/1£583

Wed 12/207:45LCY - CAE

2 stops20h 54mKLM

Wed 26/219:10CAE - LCY

2 stops17h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/1£624

Wed 12/210:00LCY - CAE

2 stops38h 07mLufthansa

Wed 19/214:46CAE - LCY

2 stops13h 39mLufthansa

Deal found 15/1£646

Sat 15/214:30LHR - CAE

1 stop14h 09mDelta

Sat 1/308:15CAE - LHR

2 stops17h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/1£639

Sat 15/212:05LHR - CAE

1 stop12h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/210:11CAE - LHR

2 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1£668

Fri 21/210:05LHR - CAE

1 stop12h 26mFinnair

Tue 25/218:01CAE - LHR

1 stop10h 14mFinnair

Deal found 15/1£587

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Wed 22/114:50LHR - CAE

2 stops48h 06mWestJet

Deal found 16/1£609

Wed 22/113:35LHR - CAE

1 stop29h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1£2,324

Wed 22/112:05LHR - CAE

1 stop12h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1£2,425

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

11:45-23:39

2 stops16h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 26/2

19:10-11:40

1 stop11h 30m

£547

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

12:30-21:43

1 stop14h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 26/2

19:10-10:35

1 stop10h 25m

£560

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

08:40-20:35

2 stops16h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

12:13-06:50

2 stops13h 37m

£596

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sun 2/3

07:40-19:07

2 stops16h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/3

19:30-06:40

1 stop31h 10m

£622

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Wed 12/2

07:45-23:39

2 stops20h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 26/2

19:10-17:40

2 stops17h 30m

£624

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Wed 12/2

10:00-19:07

2 stops38h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 19/2

14:46-09:25

2 stops13h 39m

£646

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Sat 15/2

13:30-22:21

1 stop13h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 22/2

16:04-07:00

1 stop9h 56m

£646

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

21:05-21:43

3 stops29h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

15:32-18:30

2 stops21h 58m

£799

LondonColumbia

LCY - CAE

LCYCAE

London City

Sat 1/3

10:00-20:18

2 stops15h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/3

13:00-13:15

2 stops19h 15m

£822

LondonColumbia

LHR - CAE

LHRCAE

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

06:00-22:47

3 stops21h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/2

14:53-21:00

3 stops25h 07m

£1,260

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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?

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 15 hours 11 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?

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 Lufthansa.

Finnair

From £637

Virgin Atlantic

From £645

Lufthansa

From £728

United Airlines

From £737

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbia?

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic, KLM and United 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,512 reviews

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1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,512 reviews

Delta

8.0

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,339 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,512 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,285 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,512 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

664 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,512 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,965 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,512 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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 18 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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