Traveling from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Columbus.
To ensure you catch your flight from Columbus to CAE, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is around 16 kilometers from central Columbus. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
LCK is about 23 kilometers from central Columbus. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Relax before your Columbus to CAE flight at a hotel close to Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
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The street address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Central Columbia is around 19 kilometers from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is $258. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $261. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Columbus to CAE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
October is when most people book flights from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Plan your visit to Columbia in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Columbus to CAE plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Columbia right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Columbus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
South Carolina African American History Monument and 701 Center for Contmporary Art are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Columbia must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to South Carolina State Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Columbia. Around 145 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Raleigh, roughly 306 kilometers northeast of Columbia. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are among its highlights.
