Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbia
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbia
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 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 Chicago to Columbia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ORD - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
ORD - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
ORD - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-18
ORD - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Columbia flight facts
Distance
664 mi
1,068 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Columbia
CAE · Columbia Metropolitan
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Bush Field · Bush Field is 63 mi from Columbia
Flights Chicago - Charlotte · Charlotte is 89 mi from Columbia
Flights Chicago - Greenville · Greenville is 91 mi from Columbia
Flights Chicago - Charleston · Charleston is 95 mi from Columbia
Flights Chicago - Hilton Head Island · Hilton Head Island is 121 mi from Columbia
Flights Chicago - Savannah · Savannah is 125 mi from Columbia
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Columbia
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - CAE
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
ORD - CAE
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
ORD - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
ORD - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Columbia.
Chicago and Columbia are about 664 miles (1,068 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 664-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m 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 Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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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