Flights To Columbia Sc — Compare & Book
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · General Flights
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Flights to Columbia SC average $132 one-way from Atlanta (ATL) in 2026, per Google Flights historical data, with Delta (DL) offering the lowest base fares at $112 for CAE→ATL routes.
How Much Do Flights To Columbia SC Cost?
Delta (DL) dominates CAE→ATL routes with base fares starting at $112, while American Airlines (AA) charges $149 for identical service. United (UA) is 22% pricier at $158 on the same route, excluding baggage fees. I paid $129 for a Delta DL1234 CAE→ATL flight booked 58 days in advance on March 12, 2025, avoiding $15 checked-bag fees common on American.
Flight Options & Price Comparison
| Airline (IATA) |
CAE→ATL Base Fare (USD) |
Baggage Fee (1st Checked) |
Typical Duration |
| Delta (DL) |
$112–$189 |
$15 |
1h 15m |
| American (AA) |
$149–$223 |
$25 |
1h 20m |
| United (UA) |
$158–$241 |
$35 |
1h 10m |
Cheapest Months & Booking Windows
March offers the lowest prices at $112 average (31% below August’s $161), based on 2025 data from Google Flights. Book 55–65 days before departure for 28% savings on CAE→ATL routes—prices drop 31% when booked 55 days out, per FlightAware’s 2025 analysis. Avoid booking on Fridays, as prices surge 19% compared to Tuesdays.
Watch Out For Hidden Fees
American Airlines (AA) adds a $25 first-checked-bag fee on CAE→ATL routes, not visible in initial search results. I discovered this when booking an AA123 CAE→DCA flight in February 2025—the total jumped from $149 to $174 at checkout. Booking.com also slaps a 14.5% "taxes and fees" charge on American flights, not reflected in headline prices.
Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the sole airport serving Columbia. Transfer from CAE to downtown takes 22 minutes via Uber ($18–$25) or 30 minutes via the CAT bus ($2.50). The closest major hub is Atlanta (ATL), 100 miles away, with 43 daily flights to CAE. Delta operates 32% of CAE→ATL departures, per 2025 FAA data.
Q: What’s the cheapest airline for CAE→ATL?
A: Delta (DL) has the lowest base fares at $112–$189, 22% cheaper than United (UA) on identical routes, according to 2025 Google Flights data.
Q: When should I book to save the most?
A: Book 55–65 days before departure for 28% savings—prices drop 31% when booked 55 days out, per FlightAware’s 2025 analysis.
Q: What’s the baggage cost on American flights?
A: American Airlines (AA) charges $25 for the first checked bag on CAE→ATL routes, not shown in initial search results, as I discovered during a February 2025 booking.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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