Flying from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Explore your options for leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
Columbia (where Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located) and Orlando share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Orlando to CAE. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like March, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from MCO, you can catch a direct flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport with Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from MCO to CAE.
The journey from central Orlando to MCO takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Orlando International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Orlando International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
MCO's address is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Consider beginning your travels from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). You can book a direct Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Allegiant Air has direct flights from Orlando to CAE out of SFB. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the SFB to CAE route, Allegiant Air is the favourite choice for most passengers.
With 77.78% of its services arriving as planned, Allegiant Air is the top on-time carrier flying between Orlando Sanford International Airport and Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Orlando to CAE flight? Check in to a hotel near Orlando Sanford International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
69% of flights out of Orlando Sanford International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CAE:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
The street address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
From Columbia Metropolitan Airport, central Columbia is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
226 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. A return flight starts from 252 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Orlando to CAE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
October is when most people book flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Plan your visit to Columbia in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Columbia is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Orlando to CAE plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. South Carolina African American History Monument, 701 Centre for Contmporary Art and South Carolina State Museum are major attractions which should feature on any good Columbia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north of Columbia, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Columbia, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
