Cheap flights from RIC to CAE (Richmond Intl. to Columbia Metropolitan)

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Cheap Flights from RIC to CAE starting at $238 One Way, $249 Round Trip

Prices starting at $249 for return flights and $238 for one-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 8
RIC
Richmond
CAE
Columbia
$249 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Richmond to Columbia, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $249 found 20 hours ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
RIC
Richmond
CAE
Columbia
$252 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Richmond to Columbia, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $252 found 1 day ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
RIC
Richmond
CAE
Columbia
$254 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Richmond to Columbia, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $254 found 20 hours ago
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
RIC
Richmond
CAE
Columbia
$256 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from Richmond to Columbia, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $256 found 1 day ago
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 22
RIC
Richmond
CAE
Columbia
$260 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from Richmond to Columbia, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $260 found 20 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Columbia Metropolitan

Airport Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

2.5 out of 5
2245 Airport Blvd Cayce SC
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$103 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cayce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Yes and yes

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC
Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$63 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (476 reviews)
Large room, clean and just right for us and two small dogs. Check in was easy and employees were nice. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

2 out of 5
110 Branch Rd West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$73 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
5.8/10 (754 reviews)
Lady at the desk was friendly and helpful. My rooms heat dis not work ao she offered to move me to another room. Room was ok, tub was stained thou

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Columbia

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$63 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (476 reviews)
Large room, clean and just right for us and two small dogs. Check in was easy and employees were nice. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$90 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$97 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The staff here was the most kind and courteous that I have experienced in Columbia by far!!!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$119 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$129 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Spotless room Awesome staff

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Columbia Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$119 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$129 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Spotless room Awesome staff

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$90 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$97 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The staff here was the most kind and courteous that I have experienced in Columbia by far!!!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$60 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$65 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Columbia Hotels

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$60 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$65 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
$63 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$68 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
The sheets on the bed were not completely clean. There were spots at the head of the bed and it didn't appear to have new sheets put on the bed. Otherwise the stay was un-eventful. Thank you.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$85 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$91 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (827 reviews)
Tracy was very nice and helpful. Very much enjoyed my short stay. Bed and beddings were also very nice. Will stay here in the future.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Sleep Inn Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Columbia

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

2 out of 5
110 Branch Rd West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$73 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
5.8/10 (754 reviews)
Lady at the desk was friendly and helpful. My rooms heat dis not work ao she offered to move me to another room. Room was ok, tub was stained thou

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$90 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$97 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The staff here was the most kind and courteous that I have experienced in Columbia by far!!!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$60 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$65 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
Room needed painting and updating. Bed was clean, towels and bathroom were fine. TV was just sitting without a stand leaning against the wall. I’m a low maintenance traveler, it met my needs for the night.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RIC to CAE Route Info

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Richmond Intl. Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Heading from RIC to CAE? Breaking up the trip is the only option you've got as there are currently no airlines that operate directly on this route. However, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines offer the nearest thing — a flight with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Richmond Intl. Airport to CAE?
The fastest flight from RIC to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 3 hours and 31 minutes. Bring something on board to keep you out of mischief, like an interesting read or a sketch pad.
How many hours flight from RIC to CAE?
Make yourself comfortable, because the average flight time from Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 3 hours and 38 minutes. Have a wine with your meal, finish that book … You'll have plenty of time to rest and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from Richmond Intl. Airport to CAE?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you're planning to fly from RIC to CAE. For now, you won't find any airlines that offer nonstop flights on this route.

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