Cheap flights from MDW to CAE (Midway Intl. to Columbia Metropolitan)

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Cheap Flights from MDW to CAE starting at $264 One Way, $296 Round Trip

Prices starting at $296 for return flights and $264 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.

Hotel Ideas near Columbia Metropolitan

Airport Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$72 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (562 reviews)
Smelled like cigarettes really bad but needed an emergency place to stay

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
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
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$115 total
May 24 - May 25
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely hotel. Super friendly staff. The best part was the shower. Super hot water, fantastic water pressure. A decent shower is surprisingly rare in hotels. Please dont ever change a thing. I'll definitely consider returning.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC
Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$89 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$95 total
May 24 - May 25
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (860 reviews)
Breakfast was good

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Sleep 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.

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
$67 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$72 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (562 reviews)
Smelled like cigarettes really bad but needed an emergency place to stay

Reviewed on Apr 21, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$119 total
May 23 - May 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Happy

Reviewed on Apr 23, 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
$122 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$131 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very nice clean room kids wanted to swim poop was open but not they were told they can sit outside in pool area just hit get in other than that very nice clean place to stay I

Reviewed on Apr 22, 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
$122 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$131 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very nice clean room kids wanted to swim poop was open but not they were told they can sit outside in pool area just hit get in other than that very nice clean place to stay I

Reviewed on Apr 22, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$119 total
May 23 - May 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Happy

Reviewed on Apr 23, 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
$57 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$61 total
May 24 - May 25
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 (1,000 reviews)
I spent 3 days this is the worst 3days in this hotel 04/14/26 the room was not clean No internet and the pool is very dirty they there is breakfast but it refrigerated food the woman on the desk is rude she don't know how to treat people and she took my $100 she told 2 3 business days never recieve ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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
$57 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$61 total
May 24 - May 25
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 (1,000 reviews)
I spent 3 days this is the worst 3days in this hotel 04/14/26 the room was not clean No internet and the pool is very dirty they there is breakfast but it refrigerated food the woman on the desk is rude she don't know how to treat people and she took my $100 she told 2 3 business days never recieve ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$64 total
May 24 - May 25
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 (1,001 reviews)
Parking is tight. Beds are average. Bedding was not new and fresh. Television was small.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$89 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$95 total
May 24 - May 25
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (860 reviews)
Breakfast was good

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Sleep 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.

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
$66 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$72 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
5.8/10 (761 reviews)
Gross outdated and smelly, should be 25$ a night for the condition it was in.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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
$110 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$119 total
May 23 - May 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Happy

Reviewed on Apr 23, 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
$57 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$61 total
May 24 - May 25
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 (1,000 reviews)
I spent 3 days this is the worst 3days in this hotel 04/14/26 the room was not clean No internet and the pool is very dirty they there is breakfast but it refrigerated food the woman on the desk is rude she don't know how to treat people and she took my $100 she told 2 3 business days never recieve ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Chicago Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Keep that movie marathon for another time, because the flight from Chicago to Columbia will go by in a flash. It can take you as little as 2 hours and 53 minutes to fly from MDW to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
How many hours flight from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
Don't get too comfy in that seat — the typical flight time from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is just 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What airlines have the most flights from Chicago Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
If you're wanting to find an airline that advertises direct flights from Chicago Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), you won't have much luck. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to your destination.

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