Cheap Flights from Austin to Columbia
Cheap Flights from Austin to Columbia
Looking for cheap flights from Austin to Columbia? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Austin to Columbia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Austin to Columbia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 10,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,500 Pts + $33.4
Austin to Columbia flight facts
Distance
1,002 mi
1,612 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Airports in Columbia
CAE · Columbia Metropolitan
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Austin - Bush Field · Bush Field is 63 mi from Columbia
Flights Austin - Charlotte · Charlotte is 89 mi from Columbia
Flights Austin - Greenville · Greenville is 91 mi from Columbia
Flights Austin - Asheville · Asheville is 131 mi from Columbia
Premium cabin flights from Austin to Columbia
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 44,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 23,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
AUS - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Austin to Columbia depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Austin to Columbia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Austin to Columbia.
Austin and Columbia are about 1,002 miles (1,612 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,002-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Departures from Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS). Arrivals in Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbia, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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