How to find cheap flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
At the moment, 615 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to CAE for 566 €.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to CAE rises or falls.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Columbia, where Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Columbia. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Columbia Metropolitan Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Columbia
May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Columbia.
To find the cheapest month for flights to CAE, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Columbia at its busiest, book your flights to CAE for October. Being on holiday during high seasons typically means more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in January if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Columbia are often less expensive.
With averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF), July is when Columbia is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? October is the driest month in Columbia, averaging four days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these major airlines make getting to Columbia a breeze:
Delta has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a wise choice when reserving your CAE plane ticket.
When you step off the plane at CAE, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to CAE. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, there's a good chance you'll arrive on time. CAE has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 81% of departing flights touching down on schedule.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, South Carolina, the United States.
Getting to central Columbia from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The distance from CAE to central Columbia is about 19 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to CAE, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 45 minutes.
Columbia is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Columbia highlights
These top sights should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Columbia:
South Carolina African American History Monument: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres east of the centre.
Robert Mills House & Gardens: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Columbia. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres northeast of the centre.
South Carolina State Museum: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Columbia experience.
How to get to Sumter from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Going to the nearby city of Sumter? It's about 80 kilometres from CAE. Allow around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 10 hours 45 minutes to make the trip.
Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Aiken
If Aiken is your destination, it's around 72 kilometres from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The drive time to Aiken is roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to experience in the United States, starting with Charlotte. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are must-sees in this city, which is about 145 kilometres north of Columbia. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the closest airport in Charlotte.
Raleigh makes a great addition to your trip to the United States. You'll find it roughly 306 kilometres northeast of Columbia. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are visitor favourites.
