Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbia from $90

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Delta Logo
5:23 am - 10:10 amORD-CAE
3h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:30 pmCAE-ORD
6h 30m1 stop
$229Delta
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 2
Delta Logo
4:23 pm - 11:45 pmMDW-CAE
6h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:37 am - 9:52 amCAE-MDW
5h 15m1 stop
$229Delta
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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:36 pmSTL-CAE
6h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 3:04 pmCAE-STL
4h 01m1 stop
$230American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
5:14 am - 2:36 pmSTL-CAE
8h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 5:01 pmCAE-STL
7h 51m2 stops
$235American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 2:18 pmORD-CAE
8h 13m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:44 amCAE-ORD
19h 36m2 stops
$238Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:23 amORD-CAE
2h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 11:15 pmCAE-ORD
4h 27m1 stop
$239United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
Delta Logo
9:30 am - 4:29 pmORD-CAE
5h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 1:23 pmCAE-ORD
4h 13m1 stop
$249Delta
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:31 pmSTL-CAE
8h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 3:04 pmCAE-STL
5h 54m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 2:09 pmORD-CAE
17h 26m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 10:50 amCAE-ORD
19h 17m2 stops
$253Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 4:51 pmORD-CAE
2h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 11:43 amCAE-ORD
2h 23mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18

Delta flights from Illinois to Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Illinois to Columbia flight tickets
Delta
Nov 20
ORD5:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 47m
1 stop
CAE10:10 amColumbia Metropolitan
Dec 2
CAE5:00 pmColumbia Metropolitan
6h 30m
1 stop
ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Jan 28
ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 59m
1 stop
CAE4:29 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Jan 31
CAE10:10 amColumbia Metropolitan
4h 13m
1 stop
ORD1:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Dec 11
ORD6:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 18m
1 stop
CAE2:03 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Jan 9
CAE10:10 amColumbia Metropolitan
4h 13m
1 stop
ORD1:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

United Airlines flights from Illinois to Columbia

Our best United Airlines deals on Illinois to Columbia flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 21
ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 13m
CAE10:23 amColumbia Metropolitan
Oct 25
CAE7:48 pmColumbia Metropolitan
4h 27m
1 stop
ORD11:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Oct 16
ORD1:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06m
CAE4:51 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Oct 18
CAE10:20 amColumbia Metropolitan
2h 23m
ORD11:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Dec 5
ORD6:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 15m
CAE10:07 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Dec 7
CAE10:20 amColumbia Metropolitan
2h 31m
ORD11:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Return

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ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

5:23 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/2

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

4:23 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/12

5:37 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 15m

$229

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

12:03 pm-3:04 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$230

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

5:14 am-2:36 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

10:10 am-5:01 pm

2 stops7h 51m

$235

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

5:05 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/1

3:08 pm-9:44 am

2 stops19h 36m

$238

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

7:10 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

7:48 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$239

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

9:30 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

10:10 am-1:23 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$249

St. LouisColumbia

STL - CAE

STLCAE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/12

1:20 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

10:10 am-3:04 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$249

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

7:43 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/19

4:33 pm-10:50 am

2 stops19h 17m

$253

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

1:45 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/18

10:20 am-11:43 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$259

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Illinois is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $281, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Columbia in July, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Illinois to Columbia during January average around $285.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Columbia from Illinois is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $350. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Columbia on Monday is $473.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Illinois to Columbia when you can find flight prices for as low as $378. Flying to Columbia in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $441.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Columbia Metropolitan flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Metropolitan for the best Illinois - Columbia Metropolitan flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbia from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbia for around $402 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbia from Illinois for as low as $241 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Columbia Metropolitan flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Columbia Metropolitan flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Illinois to Columbia flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$246

Fastest flight time

2h 04m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Columbia

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Columbia from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $246. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $279.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Columbia takes 2h 04m
Direct flights go from Illinois to Columbia every day.
There is 1 airport near Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    Prices for flights from Illinois to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois 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 Illinois 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Columbia?

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Columbia

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,967 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $235Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,957 reviews
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