$239 Cheap flight deals from Columbia (CAE) to Memphis (MEM)

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.

Memphis International Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights to Memphis International Airport, you'll have your choice of most major domestic and international air carriers. The airport, located at 2600 Rental Road, is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, and it provides easy access to the city via Route 240.

Ground Transportation in Memphis

Although public transportation is limited, you will still find several ground transportation options upon arrival in Memphis to take you to your final destination. Expect to pay a relatively low fare of roughly $30 to get from the airport to the downtown area and more for a private car service. Search for a hotel using Orbitz.com, and you will be able to make reservations at a hotel that offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Alternatively, you can simply rent a car for the duration of your stay.

Memphis Area Weather Information

Memphis enjoys mild winters, and average temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s. In the summer, temperatures range from the 70s to the low 90s. If you are traveling to the Memphis area around the holiday season, you should bring a raincoat, as December is the rainiest month of the year.

What to Do in Memphis

The Mississippi River borders Memphis on the west, and it is flanked by five miles of parks for outdoor enthusiasts. To see Memphis from the water, rent a canoe or take a riverboat cruise. Beale Street is the place for nightlife, authentic soul food and shopping for souvenirs. For authentic southern barbecue, the Rendezvous Restaurant is the place to go. Enjoy your stay in Memphis, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to book cheap flights to Memphis for your next trip.