Cheap Flights from Champaign (CMI) to Columbia (CAE)

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to CAE last minute?
Booking your flight from CMI to Columbia Metropolitan Airport at the last minute could save you a nice sum if you happen to find an awesome deal. However, tickets generally don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. If you hold out, flights could also be booked up or the best seats gone (hello, middle seat!). If you'd rather not take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. Don't forget that some of the biggest bargains can be found up to 12 months in advance. If your preferred airline hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are constantly updated on Expedia.
What airports do you fly into for Columbia from Champaign?
From Champaign, you can fly into Columbia via Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Sumter, SC (SSC-Shaw Air Force Base) and Aiken, SC (AIK-Aiken Municipal). Determine which airport is best for you before you make a decision. If you decide on Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), it's about 11 kilometers southwest of downtown. Use the dollars you save when booking your ticket with Expedia to visit the city's awesome sights, such as University of South Carolina and South Carolina State House.
Can I change the date of my flight from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
It's so easy to make amendments to your CMI to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) journey yourself. Access your details via the Expedia Trips portal and click on "change flight." Search for new flights and choose the one that better fits your plans. You'll see an estimate of the extra charges, if applicable. You can also find your way to our Customer Service portal to chat to our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to all your questions.

Travel information

Origin airport
University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard
Destination airport
Columbia Metropolitan
Distance
921 km

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Champaign to Columbia Flights

Whether you’re looking for a grand adventure or just want to get away for a last-minute break, flights from Champaign to Columbia offer the perfect respite. Not only does exploring Columbia provide the chance to make some magical memories, dip into delectable dishes, and tour the local landmarks, but the cheap airfare means you won’t bust your budget. So no matter whether your ideal itinerary involves flying one way, non-stop, or round trip, you’re bound to find flights that match your schedule on Expedia, and at prices that won’t shock your wallet.

Bagging a cheap flight from Champaign to Columbia may mean more dollars to spend on for one-of-a-kind souvenirs when you arrive, but it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your travel experience, as Expedia offers a sizzling selection of cheap airlines that’ll put you in your happy place on their planes, whether that’s getting lost in a hair-raising airport thriller, dreaming on the passing landscape over a glass of bubbly, or jotting down your vacation bucket list at 38,000 feet. There’s also bound to be plenty of opportunities to snap a few photos of the high life that will make your friends green with envy. After all, enjoying the journey is part of the fun.

With so many affordable flights and so many wonderful adventures awaiting you, there’s no reason to put off booking a fantastic flight from to today. So don’t leave it to the last minute to make your dream trip a reality: pack your bags with your go-to travel accessories, put together your list of must-see attractions and can’t-miss activities, and get ready to broaden your horizons – with Expedia, the wonders of Columbia are only a plane trip away. Book your travel arrangements with us today!

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