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

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

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 29m on average. If you fly from Huntsville (another popular airport in Alabama) to Charlotte, then the average flight time is 1h 38m.

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 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of September 2025, there are 247 flights per week flying from Alabama to Columbia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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 September 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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9:20 pm - 2:09 pmATL-CAE

16h 49m1 stop

2:59 pm - 8:12 amCAE-ATL

17h 13m1 stop

$177Multiple Airlines

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mié., oct. 1 - dom., oct. 5

8:15 am - 9:21 amATL-CAE

1h 06mnonstop

7:55 pm - 9:18 pmCAE-ATL

1h 23mnonstop

$199Delta

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jue., oct. 16 - lun., oct. 20

9:20 pm - 2:09 pmATL-CAE

16h 49m1 stop

2:59 pm - 8:50 amCAE-ATL

17h 51m2 stops

$209Multiple Airlines

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mié., oct. 1 - dom., oct. 5

8:15 am - 9:21 amATL-CAE

1h 06mnonstop

1:15 pm - 2:26 pmCAE-ATL

1h 11mnonstop

$229Delta

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mié., oct. 15 - mié., oct. 22

3:36 pm - 3:43 pmCHA-CAE

24h 07m1 stop

4:33 pm - 3:25 pmCAE-CHA

22h 52m1 stop

$236Allegiant Air

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mié., oct. 1 - dom., oct. 5

5:22 am - 2:09 pmATL-CAE

8h 47m1 stop

4:33 pm - 12:41 amCAE-ATL

8h 08m1 stop

$245Multiple Airlines

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dom., oct. 19 - dom., oct. 19

5:22 am - 2:09 pmATL-CAE

8h 47m1 stop

4:33 pm - 10:44 amCAE-ATL

18h 11m2 stops

$251Multiple Airlines

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dom., oct. 19 - dom., oct. 19

8:01 am - 11:37 amATL-CAE

3h 36m1 stop

7:12 pm - 10:48 pmCAE-ATL

3h 36m1 stop

$308American Airlines

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vie., nov. 14 - lun., nov. 17

6:00 am - 11:39 amATL-CAE

5h 39m1 stop

2:16 pm - 6:41 pmCAE-ATL

4h 25m1 stop

$309American Airlines

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mié., oct. 15 - mié., oct. 22

11:59 am - 10:36 amCHA-CAE

22h 37m1 stop

7:11 pm - 4:57 pmCAE-CHA

21h 46m1 stop

$328Spirit Airlines

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dom., sep. 28 - jue., oct. 2

American Airlines flights from Alabama to Columbia

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American Airlines

Nov 14

ATL8:01 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3h 36m

1 stop

CAE11:37 amColumbia Metropolitan

Nov 17

CAE7:12 pmColumbia Metropolitan

3h 36m

1 stop

ATL10:48 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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American Airlines

Oct 15

ATL6:00 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5h 39m

1 stop

CAE11:39 amColumbia Metropolitan

Oct 22

CAE2:16 pmColumbia Metropolitan

4h 25m

1 stop

ATL6:41 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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American Airlines

Nov 14

BHM6:57 amBirmingham

3h 40m

1 stop

CAE11:37 amColumbia Metropolitan

Nov 16

CAE5:06 amColumbia Metropolitan

6h 00m

1 stop

BHM10:06 amBirmingham

$327

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United Airlines flights from Alabama to Columbia

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United Airlines

Nov 14

ATL7:35 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

23h 19m

1 stop

CAE6:54 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Nov 17

CAE7:35 pmColumbia Metropolitan

15h 22m

2 stops

ATL10:57 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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United Airlines

Oct 15

ATL5:30 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8h 48m

1 stop

CAE2:18 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Oct 22

CAE2:53 pmColumbia Metropolitan

19h 20m

2 stops

ATL10:13 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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United Airlines

Oct 22

ATL5:30 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8h 48m

1 stop

CAE2:18 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Oct 24

CAE2:53 pmColumbia Metropolitan

19h 23m

2 stops

ATL10:16 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$511

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AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 10/1

9:20 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

2:59 pm-8:12 am

1 stop17h 13m

$177

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 10/16

8:15 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 10/20

7:55 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$199

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 10/1

9:20 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

2:59 pm-8:50 am

2 stops17h 51m

$209

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 10/15

8:15 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 10/22

1:15 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$229

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

mié. 10/1

3:36 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

4:33 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 52m

$236

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

dom. 10/19

5:22 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/19

4:33 pm-12:41 am

1 stop8h 08m

$245

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

dom. 10/19

5:22 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/19

4:33 pm-10:44 am

2 stops18h 11m

$251

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

vie. 11/14

8:01 am-11:37 am

1 stop3h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 11/17

7:12 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$308

AtlantaColumbia

ATL - CAE

ATLCAE

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 10/15

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 10/22

2:16 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$309

ChattanoogaColumbia

CHA - CAE

CHACAE

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 9/28

11:59 am-10:36 am

1 stop22h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 10/2

7:11 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$328

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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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Fastest flight time	0h 55m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Columbia	1 airport

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

Direct flights go from Alabama to Columbia on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

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 September 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $306	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews		Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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