How long does it take to fly to Columbia?

The flight from California to Columbia depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Diego (a popular airport in California) to Charlotte (the most popular airport in Columbia), then the flight time is 4h 30m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Charlotte, then the average flight time is 4h 38m.

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Columbia Metropolitan

What airlines fly to Columbia?

American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Columbia from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 75% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbia Metropolitan Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:46 pm - 11:51 pmPSP Palm Springs-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 11:36 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PSP Palm Springs

9h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

12:46 pm - 11:51 pmPSP Palm Springs-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:36 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PSP Palm Springs

7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

11:31 pm - 9:47 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:57 am - 4:22 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6

9:30 pm - 9:47 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:54 am - 3:44 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

2:26 pm - 12:45 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:33 pm - 11:10 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

8h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

12:10 am - 10:10 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:40 pm - 9:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

10h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$399United Airlines

Fri, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 6

12:46 pm - 11:51 pmPSP Palm Springs-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:36 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-PSP Palm Springs

7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16

6:00 am - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:10 pm - 9:34 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

3:08 pm - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

17h 37m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

12:42 pm - 11:15 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

25h 33m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$717Alaska Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

12:13 pm - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

20h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

12:42 pm - 9:41 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SFO San Francisco

23h 59m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$717Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

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11:06 am - 9:51 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:10 pm - 11:54 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$472American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 13

10:07 pm - 10:33 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:20 pm - 9:34 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

7h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$472American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 14

10:50 pm - 10:43 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:44 pm - 9:35 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

6h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$472Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 14

10:07 pm - 9:47 amLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:50 pm - 7:05 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

8h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$489American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 14

12:16 pm - 11:47 pmONT Ontario-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 11:06 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ONT Ontario

8h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$504Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:10 am - 4:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:19 pm - 12:43 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

8h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$562Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 4:57 pmONT Ontario-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 am - 8:51 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ONT Ontario

13h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$640United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

8:15 am - 9:02 pmLAX Los Angeles-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:37 am - 6:27 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-LAX Los Angeles

10h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$642United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 24

12:10 pm - 12:06 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

20h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

12:44 pm - 9:56 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

24h 12m2 stops Philadelphia Portland

$764Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30

5:20 pm - 12:06 pmSAN San Diego-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

15h 46m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

12:44 pm - 10:06 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SAN San Diego

24h 22m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$940Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29

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Feb 13

SNA11:30 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

10h 05m

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CAE12:35 amColumbia Metropolitan

Feb 17

CAE2:40 pmColumbia Metropolitan

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SNA8:08 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Dec 1

SMF6:55 pmSacramento Intl

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CAE9:44 amColumbia Metropolitan

Dec 5

CAE6:15 amColumbia Metropolitan

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SMF1:21 pmSacramento Intl

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Feb 1

ONT6:37 pmOntario

14h 11m

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CAE11:48 amColumbia Metropolitan

Feb 6

CAE10:05 amColumbia Metropolitan

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ONT5:35 pmOntario

$421

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Feb 13

SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

8h 12m

1 stop

CAE5:57 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Feb 17

CAE5:40 amColumbia Metropolitan

8h 33m

1 stop

SNA11:13 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$399

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Jan 30

ONT7:00 amOntario

7h 57m

1 stop

CAE5:57 pmColumbia Metropolitan

Feb 6

CAE5:40 amColumbia Metropolitan

8h 47m

1 stop

ONT11:27 amOntario

$401

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Dec 11

PSP5:15 pmPalm Springs

13h 09m

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CAE9:24 amColumbia Metropolitan

Dec 17

CAE5:35 amColumbia Metropolitan

9h 01m

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PSP11:36 amPalm Springs

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Fri 12/11

12:46 pm-11:51 pm

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Columbia Metropolitan

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5:35 am-11:36 am

1 stop9h 01m

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1 stop7h 36m

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LAX Los Angeles - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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1 stop7h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

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11:57 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$399

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LAX Los Angeles - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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9:30 pm-9:47 am

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Columbia Metropolitan

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8:54 am-3:44 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$399

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LAX Los Angeles - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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Mon 2/1

2:26 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

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5:33 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$399

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LAX Los Angeles - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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Fri 4/2

12:10 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/6

2:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$399

Palm SpringsColumbia

PSP Palm Springs - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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Palm Springs

Thu 12/10

12:46 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/16

7:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 36m

$399

Los AngelesColumbia

LAX Los Angeles - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

LAXCAE

Los Angeles

Fri 11/13

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/16

5:10 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$399

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO San Francisco - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Sat 11/14

3:08 pm-11:45 am

2 stops17h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/17

12:42 pm-11:15 am

2 stops25h 33m

$717

San FranciscoColumbia

SFO San Francisco - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

SFOCAE

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

12:13 pm-11:45 am

2 stops20h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/14

12:42 pm-9:41 am

2 stops23h 59m

$717

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbia from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $392, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Columbia in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Columbia during February average around $433.

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Fastest flight time	6h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Columbia from California in the past 72 hours is $304. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $399.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbia Metropolitan Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $252	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,404 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,186 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,661 reviews	Search Delta flights

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