Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Each week, there are 30 O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flights. To get going early, jump on the 13:43 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:30 with American Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ORD to CAE flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Columbia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers ORD to CAE flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 76.92% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and CAE:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
C$128 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$231. These prices may change based on demand.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to CAE.
The cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need 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 as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to CAE.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Columbia's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Columbia Metropolitan Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Columbia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Columbia. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for July if you want to visit Columbia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to CAE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Columbia. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include 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 journey is complete without a visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
