Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to CAE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BUF and CAE include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Currently, C$262 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$524. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to CAE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUF to CAE.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Of the departures from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Buffalo Niagara International Airport from central Buffalo, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BUF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Book a hotel close to CAE if you're taking a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car and discover Columbia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Columbia Metropolitan Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Columbia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
April is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Columbia in January.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BUF to CAE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres south of Columbia, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another favourite destination in United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Columbia. No trip is complete without a visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
