Columbia to Erie Flights

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Locating cheap flights from Columbia may seem like a challenge, but Orbitz.com helps travelers search a variety of domestic and international flights from the city at one time to locate discount airfares. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located seven and a half miles from downtown Columbia at 3250 Airport Boulevard, West Columbia, South Carolina, and it is serviced by four major airlines:, American Eagle, Delta, United Airlines and US Airways.

Parking at the Airport

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers a multilevel garage, with a maximum daily fee of $12, and a surface lot, with a maximum daily fee of $8. Shorter-term parking fees are assessed in 20-minute increments. Travelers also have the option of paying a weekly rate of $66 for parking. Shuttle services provide transportation to and from the parking areas.

Transportation to the Airport

Orbitz.com helps travelers book car rentals to travel to the airport. To avoid parking fees, travelers can drop the cars off at designated locations before boarding their flights. Nearby hotels offer free shuttle services to and from the airport. Limo and sedan rentals are available by the hour as well. Taxi services provide metered transportation, and the city bus is available at a flat rate.

Restaurants at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Travelers who arrive at the airport early may decide to grab a bite to eat before boarding the plane. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers a variety of restaurant options for breakfast, including Gleaton's Restaurant, which offers a selection of breakfast items and coffee, and Creative Croissants, which serves gourmet coffee, croissants and pastries. To see all the airport has to offer, begin by booking cheap flights from Columbia through Orbitz.com.

Erie International Airport

Orbitz.com searches hundreds of flight options to find you cheap flights to Erie. The Erie International Airport is located on West 12th Street, approximately seven miles from the center of Erie. Three major airlines service the airport-United, Delta and US Airways. The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to see if there are any sales on airline tickets. It displays all available options, so you can find a low cost ticket that fits your budget.

Transportation From the Airport

The Erie Yellow Cab company services the airport. It takes passengers from the airport to the downtown Erie area for a flat fee of $17. Buses also run from the airport to downtown Erie numerous times a day. If you'd rather have access to a vehicle during your stay, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car. The airport houses five car rental companies in the terminal building. This makes it easy to pick up your vehicle as soon as your plane lands.

Climate in Erie

Erie is the sixth snowiest place in the United States, which makes it ideal for people who love outdoor winter sports. Temperatures in the winter range from the low 20s to the low 30s. Summer temperatures range from the high 50s to the high 70s, with July and August being the hottest months. You can save money by using Orbitz.com to plan your trip during the area's off-peak travel season-spring and fall.

Highlights and Attractions

Waldameer Park & Water World, the Presque Isle Downs and Casino and various ski resorts are popular attractions in Erie. The Orbitz.com website does more than find you cheap flights to Erie; you can use the website to plan your entire vacation itinerary.