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Budget
$245 - $353
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Wed 6/5
1 stop6h 08m
Columbia Metropolitan
Wed 6/12
1 stop5h 45m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Thu 6/13
1 stop4h 17m
Columbia Metropolitan
Tue 6/25
1 stop6h 08m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Wed 6/12
1 stop4h 02m
Columbia Metropolitan
Tue 6/18
1 stop6h 08m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Tue 6/11
1 stop4h 02m
Columbia Metropolitan
Tue 6/18
1 stop6h 08m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Thu 6/13
1 stop4h 17m
Columbia Metropolitan
Sun 6/16
1 stop4h 51m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Fri 5/31
1 stop4h 14m
Columbia Metropolitan
Mon 6/3
1 stop3h 40m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Sun 5/19
1 stop3h 39m
Columbia Metropolitan
Sat 6/8
1 stop6h 26m
New York LaGuardiaColumbia Metropolitan
LGA - CAE
LGACAE
New York LaGuardia
Mon 5/27
Nonstop2h 04m
Columbia Metropolitan
Thu 5/30
1 stop3h 45m
NewarkColumbia Metropolitan
EWR - CAE
EWRCAE
Newark
Sat 5/25
1 stop6h 10m
Columbia Metropolitan
Wed 5/29
1 stop8h 38m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Columbia (average of $330). Flying to Columbia in May will prove the most costly (average of $406). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$330
February
$336
March
$384
April
$391
May
$406
June
$398
July
$385
August
$358
September
$349
October
$368
November
$377
December
$341
CAE Temperature | 44.6 - 82.4 °F |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
Whether you’re interested in American civil war history, connecting with nature peacefully among beautiful parks and greenways or looking for art and culture mixed with just the right amount of southern charm, Columbia, South Carolina is a delightful destination city in the heart of the United States Sunbelt region. Columbia is one of the first planned cities in the United States, featuring broad avenues and picturesque settings amid the grand pre-Civil War houses of the American south. Visit the plantation home that was purchased by one of its former slaves and now serves as a museum and reminder of a unique time in history. Strolling through Columbia’s enchanting gardens and parks brings visitors to museums, art galleries and unique shops that are found throughout the city. For outdoor adventure, Columbia has an abundance of rivers that are suitable for canoeing, kayaking and parasailing. The 50,000 acre park, Fort Murray is a mere 15 minutes from downtown and a fantastic destination for hiking, fishing and water sports. For family fun, Riverbank Zoo and Botanical Center is considered to be one of the best American zoos and has both gorilla and koala exhibits as well as a wide variety of other animals to view. Edventure, a children’s museum, is located next to the state museum and has hands-on exhibits to entertain the little ones. Be sure to stop by the Melton Memorial Observatory on Monday nights for free viewing of the stars and planets.
April marks the beginning of tourist season in Columbia and ushers in a variety of festivals and events with Jazz Appreciation, the Congaree Art Festival, Earth Fest and the Capital City Wing and Fling. April and May bring the best weather of the year with warm temperatures and sunny skies – ideal for enjoying the city’s many parks. June through September are hot months with greater than average precipitation. Budget minded travelers should consider arriving in October, when hotel rates are lower, the weather is temperate and the city enjoys a month full of music and art festivals as well as hosting the South Carolina State Fair.
Columbia’s urban core is pedestrian-friendly and taxicabs can be found near the hotels and waterfront. Although the city has a decent bus system, it is scheduled and routed to meet the needs of local citizens and tourist destinations are not well served. Many tourists choose to rent a car, particularly if planning to visit the city’s surrounding parklands.
A small, convenient transport hub, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of a few entry points for visitors to the ‘Palmetto State’ of South Carolina.
Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are operated by American carriers offering short connections to bigger, international airports such as Chicago O’Hare, New York’s LaGuardia, and Washington-Dulles.
South Carolina is often overlooked as a major tourist destination, but it is a beautiful state, offering plenty of outdoor activities, and down-home southern hospitality. Make sure you check out the Riverbank Botanical Gardens – one of the most beautiful urban parks in the whole of North America.