Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbia from $223

The cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Illinois is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $273, 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 August is your next best option. Flight prices from Illinois to Columbia during August average around $303.

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 $339. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Columbia on Sunday is $491.

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Illinois to Columbia when you can find flight prices for as low as $319. 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 $391.

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

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 $345 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 $288 on momondo.

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

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Columbia Metropolitan

American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Columbia from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of November 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from Illinois to Columbia. The most common time of day flights depart is 5:00PM, with 77% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of November 2026, there are 60 flights per week flying from Illinois to Columbia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.