What is the cheapest airline that flies from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan?

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan

How many flights depart from Alabama to Columbia on average per week?

As of July 2025, there are 252 flights per week flying from Alabama to Columbia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Columbia?

American Airlines, Delta and Contour are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Columbia from Alabama according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Columbia?

The flight from Alabama to Columbia depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Birmingham (a popular airport in Alabama) to Charlotte (the most popular airport in Columbia), then the flight time is 1h 37m on average. If you fly from Huntsville (another popular airport in Alabama) to Charlotte, then the average flight time is 1h 39m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

Prices for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

As of July 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbia Metropolitan Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:59 am - 3:43 pmATL-CAE

5h 44m1 stop

12:53 pm - 8:12 pmCAE-ATL

7h 19m1 stop

$160

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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26

9:59 am - 6:16 pmATL-CAE

8h 17m1 stop

11:31 am - 8:17 pmCAE-ATL

8h 46m1 stop

$179Spirit Airlines

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Thu, Sep 25 - Fri, Sep 26

5:27 am - 10:45 amATL-CAE

5h 18m1 stop

12:53 pm - 8:12 pmCAE-ATL

7h 19m1 stop

$182Spirit Airlines

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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26

9:59 am - 6:21 pmATL-CAE

8h 22m1 stop

11:48 am - 8:12 pmCAE-ATL

8h 24m1 stop

$184Spirit Airlines

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Thu, Sep 25 - Fri, Sep 26

8:30 am - 9:31 amATL-CAE

1h 01mnonstop

3:08 pm - 4:19 pmCAE-ATL

1h 11mnonstop

$199Delta

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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31

4:50 pm - 9:55 pmATL-CAE

5h 05m1 stop

6:55 am - 10:19 amCAE-ATL

3h 24m1 stop

$218American Airlines

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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31

9:10 am - 10:08 amATL-CAE

0h 58mnonstop

3:08 pm - 4:19 pmCAE-ATL

1h 11mnonstop

$229Delta

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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3

6:15 am - 11:28 amATL-CAE

5h 13m1 stop

7:26 pm - 10:57 pmCAE-ATL

3h 31m1 stop

$249American Airlines

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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3

1:30 pm - 9:49 amMOB-CAE

19h 19m2 stops

7:35 pm - 7:31 pmCAE-MOB

24h 56m1 stop

$522United Airlines

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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24

6:05 pm - 10:23 amHSV-CAE

15h 18m1 stop

7:35 pm - 12:43 pmCAE-HSV

18h 08m2 stops

$542United Airlines

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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21

Spirit Airlines flights from Alabama to Columbia

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Spirit Airlines

Sep 25

ATL9:59 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8h 17m

1 stop

CAE6:16 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Sep 26

CAE11:31 amColumbia Metropolitan

8h 46m

1 stop

ATL8:17 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Spirit Airlines

Oct 24

ATL5:27 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5h 18m

1 stop

CAE10:45 amColumbia Metropolitan

Oct 26

CAE12:53 pmColumbia Metropolitan

7h 19m

1 stop

ATL8:12 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Spirit Airlines

Sep 25

ATL9:59 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8h 22m

1 stop

CAE6:21 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Sep 26

CAE11:48 amColumbia Metropolitan

8h 24m

1 stop

ATL8:12 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$184

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American Airlines flights from Alabama to Columbia

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American Airlines

Aug 30

ATL4:50 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5h 05m

1 stop

CAE9:55 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Aug 31

CAE6:55 amColumbia Metropolitan

3h 24m

1 stop

ATL10:19 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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American Airlines

Aug 27

ATL6:15 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5h 13m

1 stop

CAE11:28 amColumbia Metropolitan

Sep 3

CAE7:26 pmColumbia Metropolitan

3h 31m

1 stop

ATL10:57 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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American Airlines

Sep 13

CHA7:18 pmChattanooga Lovell Field

3h 49m

1 stop

CAE11:07 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Sep 20

CAE5:32 pmColumbia Metropolitan

5h 34m

1 stop

CHA11:06 pmChattanooga Lovell Field

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ATL - CAE

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Thu 10/23

9:59 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

12:53 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$160

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/25

9:59 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/26

11:31 am-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$179

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/24

5:27 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

12:53 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$182

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/25

9:59 am-6:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/26

11:48 am-8:12 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$184

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/30

8:30 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/31

3:08 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/30

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/31

6:55 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 24m

$218

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/27

9:10 am-10:08 am

Nonstop0h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

3:08 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$229

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

7:26 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 31m

$249

MobileColumbia

MOB - CAE

MOBCAE

Mobile

Thu 8/21

1:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops19h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/24

7:35 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$522

HuntsvilleColumbia

HSV - CAE

HSVCAE

Huntsville

Thu 9/18

6:05 pm-10:23 am

1 stop15h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/21

7:35 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$542

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Columbia from Alabama is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $378. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Columbia on Thursday is $988.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Columbia?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Alabama to Columbia when you can find flight prices for as low as $506. Flying to Columbia in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $838.

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Best Price Found	$73
Fastest flight time	0h 55m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Columbia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Columbia from Alabama in the past 72 hours is $73. The best round-trip flight deal from Alabama to Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $160.

The fastest flight from Alabama to Columbia takes 0h 55m

Direct flights go from Alabama to Columbia on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Delta.

There is 1 airport near Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Prices for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbia Metropolitan Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Alabama to Columbia

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Delta	PriceFrom $306	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews		Search Delta flights

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West Columbia

Irmo

Swansea

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