Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia
Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia
Looking for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
FLL - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
FLL - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
FLL - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
FLL - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
FLL - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
FLL - CAE
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Fort Lauderdale to Columbia flight facts
Distance
547 mi
880 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbia is in the same time zone as Fort Lauderdale.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl
Airports in Columbia
CAE · Columbia Metropolitan
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Miami - Columbia · Miami is 21 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Charlotte · Charlotte is 89 mi from Columbia
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Greenville · Greenville is 91 mi from Columbia
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Charleston · Charleston is 95 mi from Columbia
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Savannah · Savannah is 125 mi from Columbia
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Asheville · Asheville is 131 mi from Columbia
Premium cabin flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
FLL - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
FLL - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
FLL - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
FLL - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
FLL - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
FLL - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia.
Fort Lauderdale and Columbia are about 547 miles (880 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 547-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbia is in the same time zone as Fort Lauderdale.
Departures from Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl (FLL). 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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