Flying from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Orlando's main airports, Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Check out your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) leaving from either of these.
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
Columbia (where Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located) and Orlando share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Orlando to CAE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Reach your destination without the detour from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Direct flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are available from here.
Spirit Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport leaving from MCO.
The majority of travelers choose to book seats with Spirit Airlines from MCO to CAE.
MCO is about 20 miles from central Orlando. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Orlando International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78.28% of flights that leave from Orlando International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Thinking of flying out of Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)? Direct Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) plane tickets are available from here.
Allegiant Air operates direct flights from Orlando to CAE leaving from SFB. Book your favorite window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the SFB to CAE route, Allegiant Air is the preferred choice of many.
SFB is around 30 miles from central Orlando. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Orlando to CAE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orlando Sanford International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.11%.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Columbia's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
The address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Central Columbia is roughly 6 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Right now, $36 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $77. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Orlando to CAE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Columbia. August is when most people book flights from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in a Orlando to CAE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 70ºF to 95ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 32ºF and 61ºF.
More about Columbia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Columbia right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Orlando to Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
African American History Monument and Martin Luther King Jr. Park are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Columbia must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out 701 Center for Contmporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Columbia. Around 90 miles away to the north, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Raleigh, about 190 miles north-east of Columbia. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are key highlights.
