Traveling from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) departing from either of these.
Columbus and Columbia (where Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
To ensure you get on your flight from Columbus to CAE, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is around 13 kilometers from central Columbus. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
Of all flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% land on time at their destination.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 26 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Columbus to CAE flight is far easier when you stay near Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East will put you just a short drive away.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.14%.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you have a late flight from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CAE:
Grab a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car and discover Columbia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport to central Columbia is around 10 kilometers. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
At the moment, $256 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $318. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Columbus to CAE, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Columbia. August is when most people book flights from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Columbia is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Columbus to CAE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Columbia
Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbia:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. African American History Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and 701 Center for Contmporary Art are must-do's during your Columbia adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometers north of Columbia, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometers north-east of Columbia. No trip is complete without a visit to North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
